Tesla
Reliability Quality Technician
Tesla, Buffalo, New York, United States, 14266
The group conducts thorough failure analysis investigations to identify and present critical safety and reliability risks to suppliers as well as design, manufacturing, research, and safety teams.
Responsibilities
Support routine Energy Quality activities at Gigafactory New York, including: Assist in the identification and resolution of manufacturing and design issues by participating in and leading root cause analysis investigations. Support incoming quality tasks to ensure manufacturing capability and product reliability. Manage non-conforming cell material flow and material disposition while working closely with internal and external teams to quickly identify and resolve any cell-related issues. Utilize specialized lab equipment to perform detailed, thorough failure analysis procedures. Participate in audits of Tesla and supplier systems to maximize effectiveness of the team's root cause analysis techniques, documentation, and presentationsWork cross-functionally with design, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and research teams to conduct investigations and analyses in support of various Energy Engineering projectsParticipate in and lead continuous improvement and training activities within the team as well as with cross-functional teams and suppliersIndependently and accurately collect, analyze, and interpret data to provide actionable feedback to suppliers as well as design, manufacturing, quality, and research teamsAnticipate and identify potential problems, take preventative action, communicate, and present lessons learned to team members and cross-functional groupsRequirements
Strong motivation to learn advanced physical, electrochemical, and thermodynamic theory and processes as they pertain to Li-ion technology and cell failure analysisExtremely detail-oriented with exceptional documentation, organization, and interpersonal skillsAbility to quickly learn and use technological tools and proprietary applications to record, interpret, and manage data with strict accuracyHands on experience inspecting and disassembling small componentsKnowledge of basic physics, chemistry, and electrical theoryExperience working in an ambiguous, dynamic, and fast-paced environmentCommand the english language, both written and verbalCompensation and BenefitsBenefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deductionFamily-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefitsDental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contributionCompany Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSAHealthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)LGBTQ+ care concierge services401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefitsCompany paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramSick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid HolidaysBack-up childcare and parenting support resourcesVoluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insuranceWeight Loss and Tobacco Cessation ProgramsTesla Babies programCommuter benefitsEmployee discounts and perks programExpected Compensation
Engineering Technician I - $25.92 - $28.90/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.
Responsibilities
Support routine Energy Quality activities at Gigafactory New York, including: Assist in the identification and resolution of manufacturing and design issues by participating in and leading root cause analysis investigations. Support incoming quality tasks to ensure manufacturing capability and product reliability. Manage non-conforming cell material flow and material disposition while working closely with internal and external teams to quickly identify and resolve any cell-related issues. Utilize specialized lab equipment to perform detailed, thorough failure analysis procedures. Participate in audits of Tesla and supplier systems to maximize effectiveness of the team's root cause analysis techniques, documentation, and presentationsWork cross-functionally with design, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and research teams to conduct investigations and analyses in support of various Energy Engineering projectsParticipate in and lead continuous improvement and training activities within the team as well as with cross-functional teams and suppliersIndependently and accurately collect, analyze, and interpret data to provide actionable feedback to suppliers as well as design, manufacturing, quality, and research teamsAnticipate and identify potential problems, take preventative action, communicate, and present lessons learned to team members and cross-functional groupsRequirements
Strong motivation to learn advanced physical, electrochemical, and thermodynamic theory and processes as they pertain to Li-ion technology and cell failure analysisExtremely detail-oriented with exceptional documentation, organization, and interpersonal skillsAbility to quickly learn and use technological tools and proprietary applications to record, interpret, and manage data with strict accuracyHands on experience inspecting and disassembling small componentsKnowledge of basic physics, chemistry, and electrical theoryExperience working in an ambiguous, dynamic, and fast-paced environmentCommand the english language, both written and verbalCompensation and BenefitsBenefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deductionFamily-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefitsDental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contributionCompany Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSAHealthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)LGBTQ+ care concierge services401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefitsCompany paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramSick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid HolidaysBack-up childcare and parenting support resourcesVoluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insuranceWeight Loss and Tobacco Cessation ProgramsTesla Babies programCommuter benefitsEmployee discounts and perks programExpected Compensation
Engineering Technician I - $25.92 - $28.90/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.