Tesla Bot Actuator Team designs and builds electromechanical actuators for the humanoid robot program (Tesla Bot). This role is critical to the development of high-performance electromechanical rotary and linear actuator systems for Tesla Bot. The Proto Production Technician will join the team to assemble the most torque and power dense humanoid actuators in the world. Proto Production Technicians within the Actuator Proto Production Team will work closely with manufacturing and design engineering and will be responsible for providing direct feedback to improve assembly process and design. The successful candidate for this position must have experience with assembly of mechanical and/or electromechanical systems. Must be a self-starter and able to figure out how to do things independently.

Responsibilities

• Read assembly process instructions and execute accordingly
• Effectively handle multiple priorities, organize workload, and meet deadlines
• Assembly of actuators on prototype assembly line
• End-of-line testing of actuators on prototype assembly line
• Using manual and semi-auto pressing equipment, torque tools, etc
• Soldering, applying thermal interface material, and wire stripping
• Basic measurements of mechanical and electrical components/subsystems
• Providing feedback to engineering on suggested process and design improvements to increase efficiency
• Collaborate with engineering teams to root cause and resolve mechanical and electrical issues
• Documenting build issues and deviations

Requirements

• 2+ year experience in the field of manufacturing assembly of mechanical and/or electromechanical systems; associate degree preferred
• Highly motivated, willing to learn on the job
• Comfortable to work in an industrial environment (90% indoor)
• Analytical problem-solving skills & root cause analysis
• Ability to read drawings, interpret metric/imperial tolerances
• MS Office - including Excel, Word, Teams, and Outlook highly preferred
• Experience using Jira and Confluence preferred

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

$24.40 - $65.40/hour + 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.