Job Description

What to Expect

The NPI Technician is primarily responsible for ensuring the successful launch of the newest Energy products and sub-components, turning new engineering design to mass production. This person is expected to be able to execute against provided manufacturing instructions (if available), validate their own work, check the quality of previous operations, mentor production associates, lead builds in defined area, and meet schedules. The NPI Technician is expected to be able to provide feedback, define standard work, and suggest process improvements. Experience with hand tools and use of semi-automated manufacturing equipment is necessary.

What You’ll Do

• The NPI Engineering Technician will be responsible for preparing materials and tools for performing NPI builds, trialing new materials and maintaining the various NPI core functions to a high standard
• Document and verbally provide constructive feedback, define/iterate/document standard work, and suggest process improvements
• Execute efficiently against provided instructions, self-validate work for accuracy, check the quality of previous operations, and meet critical deadlines
• Support field investigations, instrumented/non-Plan of Record builds, and unique projects in support of our cross-functional teams
• Hands-on product build validation, collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure factory and line readiness as well as ensuring critical timelines are met through effective execution of key milestones
• Support Operations and Projects on the production line as necessary

What You’ll Bring

• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in assembly of electro-mechanical components
• Ability to navigate NEC guidelines and knowledge of NFPA 70E practices and CPR & Low Voltage Rescue SCADA experience is a plus
• Previous electrical trades experience working with power/hand tools, electrical equipment, isolation meters and multimeters
• Skilled in troubleshooting electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
• Hands-on experience with interpreting instrumentation maps and installing thermocouples, accelerometers, voltage sense leads/current sensors, strain gauges, and related data acquisition tools
• Must have a high level of craftsmanship and attention to detail, while working in an environment that requires quick action
• Communicates test results, ideas, and problems to supervisor and engineers; able to be part of the solution
• Typically involves a variety of operations (including troubleshooting and rework) requiring a sufficient understanding of the functional operation of the items assembled as well as the finished product

Compensation and Benefits

Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

• Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
• Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
• Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
• Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
• Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
• Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
• Tesla Babies program
• Commuter benefits
• Employee discounts and perks program