Quality Technician

Tesla is currently seeking skilled Technicians with expertise in quality and technical quality programs and processes within manufacturing. These professionals will play a vital role in the 4680 Cell quality operations program at Gigafactory Texas. As a Quality Technician, your responsibilities are to conduct daily operational objectives set forth by the Quality Team.

Shift: 5:30AM-5:30PM or 5:30PM-5:30AM Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and every other Wednesday

OR
Shift: 5:30AM-5:30PM or 5:30PM-5:30AM Thursday, Friday, Saturday and every other Wednesday



Responsibilities

• Operate in the 'inspect, diagnose and repair' mindset
• Work closely with manufacturing, process, and quality teams to establish processes and procedures that will ensure consistently high quality
• Comprehend current production quality trends based on dashboards or from occurrences in the line
• Execute timely corrective action for quality mitigation and containment
• Collaborate with engineering teams to support investigation and perform daily audits aligned with control plans
• Monitor quality, determine the root cause of problems and implement corrective actions and countermeasures
• Analyze and disposition component and product defects as a member of the Material Review Board

Requirements

• Ability to wear PPE, which may include a full-face respirator and coveralls as needed due to working with hazardous chemicals
• Experienced in QS-9000, ISO/TS 16949, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, DFMEA, PFMEA preferred
• Experience with extensive problem-solving and root cause analysis
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting mechanical drawings and wiring diagrams
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, ability to lift and sort parts of up to 30 pounds as needed
• Must have command of the English language, both written and verbal

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