NPI Engineering Technician

NPI Engineering Technician position is required to support the NPI engineering trials at the Kato Battery Cell Development Site. This role requires supporting trials, builds, & DOE's on high volume and pilot/lab scale manufacturing lines, and working cross-functionally with TPM's, NPI, Integration, Process/Manufacturing Engineers, Operations, Quality, Production Control, & Production teams. The trials span across battery manufacturing processes (Electrode, Tabless, Assembly, Formation, CT, Post-Formation sorting/shipping), and requires a breadth of knowledge in cell product and manufacturing processes to autonomously lead execution efforts. The NPI Technician team is lean and requires cross-functional coordination with other teams, and their technical experience will aid them being a center point for trials & builds within the building.

• Lead and support the NPI & Engineering team across all phases of product introduction - development, trials, launch, and sustaining
• Execute NPI trial plans on the cell manufacturing or pilot line, coordinating engineers, supervisors, and production associates as the responsible lead on the floor
• Record trial data, process parameters, and material IDs, escalating build issues through proper channels until resolution and communicating learnings afterward
• Use ION/MFS to track trial progress and materials, and JIRA tickets plus PCA notes to request test resources and update all NPI activities
• Support post-formation activities - CT prep/coordination, sorting, packing, and logistics - and coordinate with Production Control on materials between Kato and the warehouse and safe shipping of cells/materials
• Coach and lead production teams through trials, cutovers, and launches while managing multiple projects and teams simultaneously to solve priority tasks
• Take initiative on standard and non-standard tasks, working directly with NPI TPMs and Program EPMs to chart solutions, document them as new standards, and follow all safety and material-handling procedures
• Degree or higher in Science or Engineering or equivalent experience
• Able to work from complex manufacturing documentation, drawings, verbal and written instructions, and specialized fixtures/test equipment
• Work independently on assigned tasks while collaborating fluidly with team members to achieve strong results
• Excellent verbal and written communication with clear, appropriate messaging across the team, cross-functional teams, and customers
• Strong data entry skills (Jira, Excel, etc.)
• Proven record of working within a team with a team-oriented attitude
• Able to work safely with live battery cells, following appropriate trainings and guidelines, and prioritize assignments to complete work on time

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

Expected Compensation

$28.80 - $56.40/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.