Engineering Technician - Cell Manufacturing

Job Description

<p>Tesla is seeking Engineering Technicians to join our Cell Manufacturing production team. You will be part of a production team that supports the development of Cell Manufacturing technology and Tabless operations. You will have the opportunity to contribute to both process development and equipment improvement. A strong drive to learn new skills and acquire knowledge will enhance your ability to support production operations while your flexibility and communication skills will enhance your ability to be a team player.&nbsp;</p>

Job Responsibilities

• Support engineering activities including process and equipment validations, yield improvement DOEs, quality validations, and NPI trials

• Operate and troubleshoot manufacturing processes using data querying and analysis skills

• Write and update Manufacturing Instructions (MI), and help to develop, maintain, and implement process changes, change alerts, and control plans

• Record production issues and trial runs with high attention to detail, communicating exact problems and outcomes in comprehensive yield reports 

• Train and provide leadership for production associates and manufacturing technicians on equipment operation, process troubleshooting, and processes

• Collaborate with maintenance, engineering, and quality teams to sustain key process metrics and establish a feedback loop for continuous improvement

• Proactively identify gaps and lead DMAIC projects to improve yield, quality and drive issue resolution from root-cause analysis to countermeasure implementation

Job Requirements

• Degree in Engineering Technology discipline or equivalent experience
• 1-2+ years of hands-on experience in a production or manufacturing setting
• Ability to analyze data, interpret dashboards, and drive actions to resolve issues
• Experience with roll-to-roll manufacturing, laser ablation, or welding applications is a plus
• Detail-oriented with excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across diverse functional groups
• Strong passion for problem-solving and continuously improving quality standards
• Knowledge of Lithium-Ion battery manufacturing, SQL, Python, Minitab, or JMP is a plus