The NPI Technician is primarily responsible for ensuring the successful launch of the newest Energy products and sub-components, turning new engineering design to mass production.
- Responsible for preparing materials and tools for performing NPI builds, trialing new materials and maintaining the various NPI core functions to a high standard
- Ability to execute efficiently against provided instructions, self-validate work for accuracy, check the quality of previous operations, and meet critical deadlines
- Must have the capacity to be able to document and verbally provide constructive feedback, define/iterate/document standard work, and suggest process improvements
- Ability to support field investigations, instrumented/non-Plan of Record builds, and unique projects in support of our cross-functional teams
- This role includes hands-on product build validation, collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure factory and line readiness as well as ensuring critical timelines are met through effective execution of key milestones
- Support Operations and Projects on the production line as necessary
- Associate's Degree in Electronic, Metallurgy, Welding or some technical certificate or equivalent experience in a manufacturing/industrial environment
- Must have a high level of craftsmanship and attention to detail, while working in an environment that requires quick action
- Knowledge in Fanuc Robot, WTC Weld Controller, Lincoln power source - Power Wave (Desirable)
- Knowledge in Resistance Spot Welding (RSW), GMAW MIG, Destructive Test (DT), and Nondestructive Test (DT) (Desirable)
- Communicates test results, ideas, and problems to supervisor and engineers; able to be part of the solution
- Typically involves a variety of operations (including troubleshooting and rework) requiring a sufficient understanding of the functional operation of the items assembled as well as the finished product
- Skilled in troubleshooting electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems plus skilled with the use of a variety of hand and portable tools
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