Engineering Process Technician - Battery Cell Tabless
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Mid
Austin, TX, USA
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Manufacturing & Production OperationsMachine & Process Operation
About the job
Requirements
- Demonstrated ability to read, interpret, and apply mechanical and electrical schematics and engineering drawings for troubleshooting and process optimization.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data analysis, charts, and basic formulas, and Microsoft Word for technical documentation and reporting.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and reasoning skills, with high attention to detail and the ability to manage and organize technical data effectively.
- Ability to identify and drive continuous improvement opportunities involving safety, ergonomics, yield, quality, and delivery performance, and to lead small-scale improvement or validation projects using structured problem-solving methods.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic manufacturing or engineering environment, adapt quickly to changing priorities, and perform time-sensitive technical analysis under pressure.
- Command of the English language, both written and verbal, with the ability to clearly document findings, present data, and communicate technical information across cross-functional teams.
- Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods, up to 12 hours per day.
- Ability to stand and walk for up to 12 hours per day, including over varied and uneven terrain.
- Ability to frequently and repetitively lift, push, and carry up to 35 pounds, including carrying 20 pounds up and down stairs.
- Ability to frequently and repetitively stoop, lay, bend, reach, squat, kneel, crouch, twist, and crawl for extended periods, including up to 12 hours per day.
- Ability to identify issues in a work process and receive safety signals using sight, touch, or hearing.
- Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including PAPR, safety glasses, safety shoes, and bump caps, and follow prescribed safety rules and guidelines.
Responsibilities
- Execute equipment setup, operation, parameter optimization, and preventive maintenance across equipment in prototype, pilot, and production phases to meet defined safety, quality, throughput, and availability targets.
- Diagnose process and equipment issues using data-driven root cause analysis methodologies, and define, test, and implement corrective and preventive actions during production and engineering builds.
- Develop, document, and maintain standardized operating procedures, work instructions, and control plans for new or existing processes in accordance with engineering standards.
- Partner cross-functionally with Process Engineering, Equipment Engineering, and Maintenance to design and execute design of experiments, validation plans, and test methods for process optimization and capability improvement.
- Collect, analyze, and interpret process and equipment data using approved measurement systems, software tools, and statistical methods to monitor performance, identify trends, and drive decisions.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality yield, cycle time, scrap reduction, and tool uptime using structured problem-solving and performance metrics.
- Perform in-process and post-process inspections and testing to verify process stability, product conformance, and readiness for scale during engineering and production builds.
- Assemble, test, and qualify components and assemblies using dedicated tooling and defined process parameters, and provide detailed feedback to engineering on design and process risks.
About the company
Tesla makes electric cars and batteries that store power for homes and utilities, and it develops self-driving software and humanoid robots. In 2023, its Model Y became the first electric vehicle to rank as the world's best-selling car. Buyers order the Model 3 sedan, Model Y SUV, or Cybertruck pickup directly from Tesla instead of through dealers, and they charge on its Supercharger fast-charging network. It also sells Megapack and Powerwall batteries, runs a robotaxi service, and charges drivers a monthly fee for self-driving software that still needs their supervision. Tesla was founded in 2003, with Elon Musk as its lead early investor and a recognized co-founder, and it is based in Austin, Texas.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Austin, Texas
Founded
2003
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Sales are growing again: revenue rose 26% to $28.2 billion in the June 2026 quarter, after falling 3% in 2025.
- Software adds income beyond cars: paid users of its supervised self-driving feature rose 56% to 1.48 million by June 2026.
- Hiring is back: Tesla's headcount grew 7% to 134,785 by December 2025, after layoffs shrank it 11% in 2024.
What critics are saying
- Growth isn't reaching profit: operating profit fell 57% to $398 million in the June 2026 quarter, a 1.4% margin.
- Alphabet's Waymo is far ahead in robotaxis: Texas records in May 2026 listed 577 Waymo vehicles to Tesla's 42.
- Stock grants have lost value: Tesla shares fell 17% in 2026 through October 8, after a December 2025 record.
What makes Tesla unique
- Energy storage punches above its weight: Tesla's energy unit made 13% of 2025 sales but 22% of gross profit.
- Tesla set the charging standard: Ford, GM and all major EV sellers in North America adopted its plug by 2024.
- Robots are written into Musk's pay: his 2025 award sets goals of 1 million humanoid robots and 1 million robotaxis.
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Benefits
- Remote Work Options
- Flexible Work Hours