Lead Engineering Technician, Launch Team

• Serve as the primary technical expert for New Product Introduction (NPI) processes,provideadvanced troubleshooting, process optimization, and guidance on complex assembly and testing procedures to ensure high-quality productsfrom the team
• Develop and manage comprehensive technician training programs,including:technician onboarding,hands-on workshops,and ongoing skill assessmentand developmenttomaintaina highly competent team aligned with evolving NPI standards
• Conduct regular audits of day-to-day workflows,identifyinefficiencies, compliance gaps, and improvement opportunities, while implementing corrective actions to enhance operational reliability and reduce error rates
• Facilitate daily standup meetings, coordinateteam updates, address blockers in real-time, and foster collaboration to keep NPI projects on track and promote a culture of continuous improvement
• Act as the main point of contact (POC) for cross-functional teams, including engineering, quality assurance, and supply chain, to align on project requirements, resolve interdepartmental issues, and drive seamless integration of NPI activities
• Collaborate with leadership to define NPI metrics and KPIs, track performance trends, and contribute to strategic planning for scaling technician operations in support of companyor projectgrowth initiatives

• Previous experience leading/mentoring indirect reporting crews of 5 or more
• Basic understanding of electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical systems
• Ability to read and understand manufacturing instructions and mechanical drawings with basic understanding of electrical systems
• Must have a high level of craftsmanship and attention to detail, married with the ability to work quickly Basic machine shop skills desired with welding skills a plus
• Must be reliable, have good initiative, committed, and quality focused and have the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
• Be comfortable working on multiple projects simultaneously, with ability to interact with multiple teams
• Fluent in MS Office Suite

Essential Physical Demands

• Ability to lift 30 lbs. ongoingly and to maintain a safe working environment
• Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods of time, up to 12 hours a day
• Stoop, lay, bend, reach, squat, kneel, crouch, twist and crawl for extended periods of time, including up to 12 hours/day
• Frequently and repetitively, bend, lift and reach to install parts
• Climb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolding or other high structures
• Ability to find issues in a work process and receive safety signals using sight, touch, and hearing
• Wearing Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to: safety glasses, safety shoes, bump cap and adhering to prescribed safety rules and guidelines
• Ability to stand and walk for up to 12 hours/day, including over varied and uneven terrain

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