Manufacturing Engineering Technician, Automation Development

Fremont, California, United States

Description

What to Expect
The Manufacturing Automation Development Engineering team seeks a motivated Engineering Technician to build, troubleshoot, and improve custom automation projects at Tesla’s world-class facilities. This role is key in reducing costs, increasing capacity, and delivering quality equipment for cutting-edge products, including Tesla’s Optimus humanoid robot technology. Based in California, Tesla offers a fast-paced environment to work on critical subsystems, supporting advanced production line design, with opportunities for growth alongside Senior Technicians in a collaborative, well-organized team. 

What You’ll Do

  • Assembly of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic manufacturing equipment 

  • Assembly of prototype equipment for engineering research and development, including systems related to Optimus robot integration 

  • Rigging, locating, alignment, and leveling of equipment according to engineering layouts 

  • Execute technician tasks independently after initial instruction, sometimes at remote locations 

  • Collaborate with other technician teams, providing instructions and verifying craftsmanship 

  • Direct interaction with cross-functional engineer teams, escalating issues and suggesting solutions 

  • Support the design, setup, and optimization of production lines for high-volume manufacturing, ensuring scalability and efficiency 

What You’ll Bring

  • Experience assembling equipment from mechanical engineering drawings 

  • Proficient in reading electrical schematics and wiring electrical control panels 

  • Experience installing, wiring, and plumbing common manufacturing devices 

  • Working knowledge of DC/AC electrical systems 

  • Hands-on machining experience including mills, lathes, saws, grinders, etc. 

  • Experience rigging, driving forklift, driving scissor lifts, and using pallet jacks 

  • Able to work under pressure while managing competing demands and tight deadlines 

  • Exemplary verbal and written communication skills with meticulous attention to detail 

  • Familiarity with automation systems and production line development is a plus 

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

Expected Compensation

$33.60 - $56.40/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 employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any factor, including veteran status and disability status, protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

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Company

Tesla

Overview

Our mission is to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy. With global temperatures rising, the faster we free ourselves from fossil fuel reliance and achieve a zero-emission future, the better. 

In pursuit of this mission, we make electric vehicles that are not just great EVs, but the best cars, period. We also produce and install infinitely scalable clean energy generation and storage products that help our customers further decrease their environmental impact. When it comes to achieving our goals, we pride ourselves in accomplishing what others deem impossible.

We are opening new factories and increasing our output everyday – join us in building a sustainable future.

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