Job Description
What To Expect
The New Product Introduction (NPI) Technician will report to the NPI Supervisor and will be responsible for performing NPI Builds, line trials and maintaining the NPI area. This person is expected to be able to execute against provided manufacturing instructions (if available), validate their own work, check the quality of previous operations, mentor production associates, lead builds in defined area, and meet schedules. The NPI Technician is expected to be able to provide feedback, define standard work, and suggest process improvements. Experience with hand tools and use of semi-automated manufacturing equipment is necessary. What You'll Do Perform complex and precise electro-mechanical assembly work and be able to work independently once a task is assigned, make connections with other employees, works fluidly with the team to achieve great resultsTypically involves a variety of operations, including troubleshooting and rework, requiring a sufficient understanding of the functional operation of the items assembled as well as the finished productMust be able to work from complex and detailed manufacturing documentation, drawings, and/or verbal and written instructions and specialized fixtures/test equipmentHave a quick and flexible approach to problem solving, task juggling, and collaborationResponsible for quality activities, including self-inspection, and inspectionUpdates production records and test results, records process improvements, and manufacturability suggestionComplete tasks as directed by manufacturing schedules and within standard times and maintain a clean and orderly work area
What You'll Bring Previous experience leading/mentoring indirect reporting crews of 5 or moreBasic understanding of electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical systemsAbility to read and understand manufacturing instructions and mechanical drawings with basic understanding of electrical systemsMust have a high level of craftsmanship and attention to detail, married with the ability to work quicklyMust be reliable, have good initiative, committed, and quality focused and have the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritiesBe comfortable working on multiple projects simultaneously, with ability to interact with multiple teamsFluent in MS Office Suite
Essential Physical Demands
Ability to lift 30 lbs. ongoingly and to maintain a safe working environmentAbility to perform physically demanding work for extended periods of time, up to 12 hours a dayStoop, lay, bend, reach, squat, kneel, crouch, twist and crawl for extended periods of time, including up to 12 hours/day Frequently and repetitively, bend, lift and reach to install partsClimb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolding or other high structures Ability to find issues in a work process and receive safety signals using sight, touch, and hearingWearing Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to safety glasses, safety shoes, bump cap and adhering to prescribed safety rules and guidelinesAbility to stand and walk for up to 12 hours/day, including over varied and uneven terrain
Benefits
Compensation and Benefits
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 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna 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
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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
Job Tags
Full time, Temporary work, Flexible hours,