Technical Training Instructor

What to Expect

The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on maintenance and/or engineering experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment with expertise in a wide variety of technical subjects. They will also have a strong desire to help build and maintain a world class training program in a dynamic industry-defining organization. This subject matter expert will have a passion for teaching others and achieving excellence through instruction and mentoring programs.

What You'll Do

• Develop high quality, engaging technical content and lab exercises on a wide variety of applications (basic and advanced) in concert with factory SMEs
• Design, build, and maintain high fidelity hands-on lab equipment to supplement instructor-led trainings
• Effectively/enthusiastically deliver equipment specific training to Maintenance Technicians and Engineers in classroom and field settings using a variety of presentation formats including Instructor-Led, Facilitative group learning, active hands-on learning, and functional assessments
• Maintain lab training spaces to ensure a safe and effective training environment
• Design and deliver high quality learner evaluations with written and hands-on assessments
• Provide comprehensive schedule management and tracking of learner’s completed and required training in Tesla specific Learning Management software system
• Work cross-functionally with Training Systems and Development team to manage content storage and identify and track measures-of-success metrics

What You'll Bring

• Minimum of two (2) years of practical experience in industrial technical maintenance/engineering applications
• Knowledge of methods, techniques, parts, tools, and materials used in the maintenance and repair of manufacturing equipment and/or processes
• Understanding of and commitment to Tesla’s teaching, mission, and philosophy
• Innovative, flexible, positive teaching style that understands the needs of students from diverse backgrounds and the capability to work in cross-functional groups from diverse technical and experience backgrounds as well as a strong ability to work and communicate effectively with both team and peers within the Training, Maintenance, and Engineering organizations
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills and hands-on experience with hardware, tools, instruments, and methods applicable to manufacturing processes
• Technology Skills: Ability to integrate computer applications into teaching; Perform other duties as assigned to support learning
• Strong ability to work in cross-functional groups from diverse technical and experience backgrounds

Compensation and Benefits

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

Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.