Lead Engineering Technician, Model Y, Press

The Lead Engineering Technician will lead a team of engineering technicians dedicated to maximizing efficiency and uptime in the Cybertruck High-Pressure Die Casting Press Shop. In this hands on leadership role, you will analyze production processes, identify bottlenecks, and drive the development and implementation of electromechanical solutions to improve overall equipment effectiveness, quality, and output.

This includes troubleshooting complex electromechanical systems, validating repairs and modifications, ensuring adherence to manufacturing standards, and mentoring junior technicians to maintain a high-performing technical team.

You will be working closely with engineering and production teams, you will collect and analyze operational data, then present findings through reports, charts, and visual dashboards to support data-driven decision making processes.

• Execute electro-mechanical assembly and independently troubleshoot complex systems

• Diagnose and repair electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical systems to sustain optimal production performance

• Interpret and follow detailed manufacturing documentation, electrical schematics, and specialized test equipment

• Perform quality inspections, self-validate work, and accurately document test results and process modifications

• Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize processes, resolve technical issues, and implement continuous improvement initiatives

• Provide technical feedback and drive process improvements that enhance manufacturability and efficiency

• Lead multiple concurrent projects while ensuring adherence to production timelines and quality standards

• Degree and 3+ years of experience in a Manufacturing, Quality, or Process-focused role (Engineering Technician experience preferred) or equivalent experience

• Proven experience leading and mentoring teams of 5+ technicians in a technical environment

• Expertise in troubleshooting and repairing electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical systems and advanced proficiency in reading and interpreting manufacturing documentation, electrical drawings, and schematics

• Strong understanding of electromechanical assembly processes and precision workmanship

• Excellent communication skills for technical documentation and cross-functional collaboration

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines

• Ability to perform repetitive tasks and stand for extended periods while maintaining high performance standards

Essential Physical Demands

• Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods of time, up to 12 hours a day
• Ability to stand and walk for up to 12 hours a day, including over varied and uneven terrain
• Frequently and repetitively, lift, push and carry up to 35 lbs., including the ability to carry 20 lbs. up and down stairs
• Frequently and repetitively, bend, lift and reach to install parts
• Stoop, lay, bend, reach, squat, kneel, crouch, twist and crawl for extended periods of time, including up to 12 hours a day
• 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: hard hat, safety glasses, safety shoes, reflective vest, and adhering to prescribed safety rules and guidelines

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
• Earned Wage Access: Real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr. Managers levels)