Technical Training Instructor, Quality

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

• Own onboarding and skill certification for remanufacturing technicians from day one through station readines
• Learn and stay proficient on core reman processes (including pack teardown and rebuild) so training stays accurate
• Design and update curriculum, job breakdowns, and hands-on practice aligned to work instructions and quality standards
• Deliver instructor-led and floor-based training using demos, practice, coaching, and clear safety expectations
• Teach station quality and basic root cause / problem-solving; assess competence with written and hands-on evaluations
• Partner with production, process, quality, and engineering so content matches real line needs and process changes
• Track training completion and skill matrices in the LMS; keep training spaces/tools safe, organized, and production-representative

What You'll Bring

• Hands-on mechanical and/or electrical aptitude in manufacturing, assembly, repair, remanufacturing, or industrial maintenance
• Proven ability to learn complex technical processes quickly and teach them accurately to others
• Experience building or improving training curriculum, standard work, or job instruction (formal trainer role preferred)
• Comfort teaching teardown, assembly, or repair-type work with tools, fixtures, and work instructions
• Familiarity with basic root cause methods (e.g., 5-Why) and coaching them at technician level
• Clear communication in a classroom and one-on-one on the floor; high bar on safety and sign-off standards
• Self-directed, organized, and credible with technicians and engineers in a fast-paced production environment

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.