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Engineering Process Technician, Cell Formation

Tesla Motors, Inc.
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, Texas, Austin
Apr 17, 2026
What to Expect Tesla is looking for a dedicated Engineering Process Technician to join the manufacturing operations team in a fast-paced environment. This role involves setting up, operating, and adjusting high-volume production equipment while supporting process development engineers in creating innovative processes, equipment, and tooling. The position plays a critical role in accelerating Tesla's mission to drive the world's transition to sustainable abundance through collaboration and technical expertise. What You'll Do Perform equipment setup, operation, adjustments, and minor preventative maintenance to meet safety, quality, and efficiency standardsIdentify issues and propose solutions to troubleshoot problems during regular production and engineering builds Develop standardized operating procedures for equipment and new processes Collaborate with maintenance and engineering teams to establish test methods for process enhancements Conduct analytical tests, measure, and record data using specified tools and software Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives for safety, quality, output, and tool uptime Inspect and test finished products during and after production and engineering builds What You'll Bring Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, or equivalent experience Ability to interpret mechanical and electrical schematics, engineering drawings and utilization of data collection, statistical process control (SPC) and design of experiments (DOE) in a high volume automated production environment Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word Strong attention to detail, organization, and analytical skills Capability to adapt to frequent changes in direction and thrive in a dynamic work environment Effective communication skills in English, both written and verbal Experience in identifying improvement opportunities and leading small problem-solving projects 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