Reliability Quality Technician

What to Expect

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.
What You'll Do

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.
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 presentations
Work cross-functionally with design, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and research teams to conduct investigations and analyses in support of various Energy Engineering projects
Participate in and lead continuous improvement and training activities within the team as well as with cross-functional teams and suppliers
Independently and accurately collect, analyze, and interpret data to provide actionable feedback to suppliers as well as design, manufacturing, quality, and research teams
Anticipate and identify potential problems, take preventative action, communicate, and present lessons learned to team members and cross-functional groups

What You'll Bring

Strong motivation to learn weld inspection and advanced physical, electrochemical, and thermodynamic theory and processes
Extremely detail-oriented with exceptional documentation, organization, and interpersonal skills
Ability to quickly learn and use technological tools and proprietary applications to record, interpret, and manage data with strict accuracy
Hands on experience inspecting and disassembling small components
Hands on experience using power tools and air tools. Knowledge of basic physics, chemistry, and electrical theory
Experience working in an ambiguous, dynamic, and fast-paced environment
Command the English language, both written and verbal

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

Quality Technician I - $25.88 - $28.80/hour
Quality Technician II - $30.46 - $33.67/hour
Quality Technician III - $33.09 - $38.46/hour
+ cash and stock awards + benefits for all levels

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.