Engineering Technician, Cybercab, Injection Molding

What To Expect As an Engineering Technician at Tesla, you will play a pivotal role in optimizing assembly processes to enhance efficiency, quality, and safety in our fast-paced Cybercab Injection Molding shop. You will collaborate closely with engineers and production teams to troubleshoot issues, implement improvements, and ensure seamless operations.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on problem-solver with a passion for innovation and sustainability. You thrive in dynamic environments, possess meticulous attention to detail, and excel at translating engineering concepts into actionable solutions. A proactive mindset, adaptability to evolving priorities, and a commitment to Tesla’s mission of accelerating the world’s transition to sustainable energy are essential.

What You'll Do- Develop, document, improve, and train to Manufacturing Instructions for all Vehicle processes (Injection Molding, PUR, Plastic part Assembly, Dimension, Equipment). This requires intimate, hands-on knowledge of the processes and the ability to clearly communicate detailed, critical information

• Support engineering activities such as designing, validating, and refining vehicle processes (Injection Molding, PUR, Plastic part Assembly, Dimension, Equipment) to improve throughput and reduce waste

• Collaborate with all cross-functional teams including groups such as production, maintenance, quality, and engineering teams, to sustain and improve on key process metrics

• Diagnose and resolve equipment, tooling, and workflow issues to minimize downtime

• Collect and analyze production data (e.g., cycle times, defect rates) to identify trends and recommend corrective actions

• Lead or support Kaizen events, root cause analyses, and Lean initiatives to eliminate bottlenecks

• Design, manage, deploy and repair of process tooling and parts What You'll Bring- 4+ years of experience in Injection Molding Process, Castings, PUR manufacturing systems, automotive, or a related industry

• Proficiency in interpreting engineering drawings, CAD models, and GD&T

• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or 5S methodologies

• Experience with Injection Molding data analysis and use of tools such as Excel

• Advanced computer proficiency with the ability to rapidly learn and adapt to new software applications across diverse platforms 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: safety glasses, safety shoes, bump cap and adhering to prescribed safety rules and guidelines Benefits Compensation and 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