Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Engineering Technician - Model Y, Body

Equipment MaintenanceUpdated on Nov 13

Full-timeAustin, TX, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

At least 2 years of hands-on experience programming Fanuc roller hemming equipment.
At least 2 years of hands-on die-tuning experience on hemming equipment, including hem anvils, corner units, spider fixtures, maintenance, and repair.
Experience with TIG/MIG welding and spotting corner units and pressure pads.
Familiarity with Lean manufacturing principles, including waste elimination, continuous improvement, and Just-in-Time.
Ability to interpret dimensional inspection results using CMM, checking fixtures, or vision systems.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods, up to 12 hours per day; stand and walk for up to 12 hours per day on varied and uneven terrain; frequently bend, lift, and reach to install parts; and stoop, lay, bend, reach, squat, kneel, crouch, twist, and crawl for extended periods, including up to 12 hours per day.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, safety shoes, and hearing protection, and adhere to prescribed safety rules and guidelines.

Responsibilities

Provide daily production coverage for Closure Manufacturing lines and all hemming equipment.
Troubleshoot hemming defects and plan and implement required hemming touch-ups and die-tuning work to improve hem quality.
Regularly evaluate hem tooling performance and implement preventive actions to avoid premature equipment failures.
Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on all hemming equipment and hem anvils.
Maintain hemming equipment spare-parts lists and ensure parts are stocked and readily available.
Develop and implement systems to reduce defects, improve productivity, and minimize downtime.
Participate in hemming commissioning activities for all new model changes in BIW.

Category	Manufacturing
Location	AUSTIN, Texas
Requisition ID	286657
Type	Full-time

Job Description

The Engineering Technician ensures optimal operation and reliability of manufacturing lines. This role involves collaboration with Engineering, Quality, and New Product Introduction (NPI) teams to enhance process efficiency, implement improvements, and address technical issues.As a Hemming Engineering Technician, you will be responsible for all roller hemming equipment including set up and optimization activities, spotting & tuning, hem tooling maintenance, and supporting new product hemming modification changes in the Model Y Closure lines. The ideal candidates will possess excellent craftsmanship, the ability to troubleshoot, and a commitment to safety and production goals.  The ideal candidate is a hands-on problem-solver with a passion for innovation and sustainability. You thrive in dynamic environments, possess meticulous attention to detail, and excel at translating engineering concepts into actionable solutions. A proactive mindset, adaptability to evolving priorities, and a commitment to Tesla’s mission of accelerating the world’s transition to sustainable energy are essential.

Job Responsibilities

Provide daily production coverage for Closure Manufacturing lines (all hemming equipment)

Troubleshoot hemming defects and plan / implement required hemming touch ups and die tuning work to improve hem quality

Evaluate hem tooling performance on regular basis. Implement preventive actions to avoid premature failures on the equipment

Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on all hemming equipment and hem anvils

Maintain hemming equipment spare parts lists, ensuring parts are stocked and readily available

Develop and implement systems to reduce defects, improve productivity, and minimize downtime

Participate in hemming commissioning activities for all new model changes in BIW

Job Requirements

2+ years of hands-on experience with programming Fanuc Roller Hemming Equipment

2+ years of hands-on die tuning experience working on all hemming equipment including hem anvils, corner units, spider fixtures, maintenance and repair

Experience with TIG/MIG welding and spotting corner units and pressure pads

Familiarity with Lean manufacturing principles (waste elimination, continuous improvement, Just-in-Time, etc.)

Ability to interpret dimensional inspection results (CMM, checking fixture, or vision systems)

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project) and strong analytical skills

Ability to work independently and in a team, managing tight deadlines and competing priorities

Physical Demands

Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods of time, up to 12 hours/day

Ability to stand and walk for up to 12 hours/day, including over varied and uneven terrain

Frequently and repetitively, bend, lift and reach to install parts

Stoop, lay, bend, reach, squat, kneel, crouch, twist and crawl for extended periods of time, including up to 12 hours/day

Wearing Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to: safety glasses, safety shoes, hearing Protection, and adhering to prescribed safety rules and guidelines

About the Company

Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

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, TX
Founded: 2003

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