Industrial Engineering Technician

Tesla is looking for a highly motivated, goal-oriented Industrial Engineering Technician to contribute to implementing Engineering and Lean Principles to the manufacturing process of our cutting-edge Gigafactory New York. Through a detailed understanding of the factory objectives and extensive collaboration with internal and external teams, the Engineering Technician will help improve processes to increase overall efficiency, capacity, and safety. Tesla is a demanding and fast-paced environment where you will work on a critical subsystem of an incredibly exciting product.


Responsibilities

• Assist Industrial Engineers in developing and deploying efficient systems to integrate production associates, machines, material requirements, and information to achieve optimal manufacturing processes
• Collaborate with Production Management and cross-functional support teams to identify manufacturing constraints and execute solutions accordingly
• Assist Engineers and Production Management to plan work assignments based on production associate performance, machine capability, and production schedules. Knowledge of rules regarding alternative work schedules
• Ability to create multi-process workstation layouts, standardized work, staffing and process maps to execute a successful rebalance of workstations as needed
• Ability to prepare diagrams to illustrate workflow, product routing, floor layouts, material handling, and equipment utilization
• Ability to collect statistical production cycle time studies, analyze data, and optimize process. Working knowledge of 5S principles, Work Measurement, JIT, Kanban and Problem Solving Methods

Requirements

• Understands the definition of Takt time, target cycle time, and factors of Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) in depth
• Moderate data analysis skills - Tableau/Splunk/SQL knowledge is a plus
• Able to work under pressure while managing competing demands and tight deadlines
• Exemplary verbal and written communication skills. Conflict resolution and change management skills are a plus
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint (Visio is a plus). Ability to interpret engineering drawings, schematic drawings and formulas
• Degree or postsecondary certificate in Manufacturing Technology or equivalent expierence
• 2+ years' experience working as a technician or production lead

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:

• Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• LGBTQ+ care concierge services
• 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
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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


Expected Compensation


• Engineering Technician I - $25.92 - $28.90/hour
• Engineering Technician II - $29.88 - $33.02/hour
• Engineering Technician III - $32.80 - $38.11/hour
• Engineering Technician IV - $35.98 - $43.97/hour
• Engineering Technician Lead - $40.56 - $49.58/hour
, depending on level + cash and stock awards + benefits

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.