Technical Training Instructor, Process & Quality

What to Expect

We are looking for a highly motivated Technical Training Instructor to support both Process and Quality Technician training needs in the Fremont Factory. This role focuses on teaching foundational and advanced skills in quality inspection, process optimization, mechanical and electrical systems, metrology, automation, troubleshooting, problem-solving, and documentation practices. The primary goal is to develop competent, confident technicians through clear instruction, hands-on practice, mentoring, and training performance feedback. The Process & Quality Technical Training Instructor must have a passion for teaching others, possess strong interpersonal skills, and displays excellent extensive hands-on practical application for competencies. This Instructor role will be relied upon to seek ways to improve training delivery, technician outcomes, and the overall training program for both Quality and Process paths.

What You'll Do

• Deliver and create engaging classroom, hands-on, simulation-based, and on-the-floor training sessions for new and existing Quality and Process Technicians
• Instruct the correct use of quality tools, test equipment, automation systems, and software used in both quality and process roles
• Teach core technical topics including basic electricity, ESD practices, metrology tools, mechanical principles, electrical circuits and components, GD&T, technical drawing interpretation, and process-specific skills
• Clearly explain technical concepts — from basic inspection tasks to process optimization and electrical/mechanical theory — in a way that is easy to understand for adult learners with varying experience levels
• Demonstrates fact-based decision making, leads by example, maintains high standards of integrity, technical accuracy, and safety awareness
• Use practical exercises, real-world manufacturing scenarios, simulations, and live production examples to reinforce learning for both Quality and Process Technician responsibilities
• Utilize LMS to create sessions, record student progress and account for attendance

What You'll Bring

• Minimum 3+ years of hands-on experience in Quality Technician, Process Technician, or similar technical manufacturing role (Engineering degree or equivalent technical education is preferred)
• Strong practical background in quality inspection, process troubleshooting, metrology, automation, problem-solving, and production line support
• Experience teaching, mentoring, or training others with the proven ability to explain technical concepts to entry-level and intermediate audiences
• Ability to design and deliver clear, well-structured, hands-on training sessions that engage learners
• Ability to produce measurable skill development in both quality and process disciplines
• Ability to demonstrate the correct use of quality tools, test equipment, automation systems, and software used in both quality and process roles

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

$32.00 - $60.70/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.

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.