Quality Technician, Megafactory
The Quality Technician is primarily responsible for evaluating parts produced on various lines (electro-mechanical components and subassemblies, welding, powder coat, general/final assembly), and end-of-line testing in a high-speed environment, ensuring Tesla standards are met by flagging suspect or nonconforming parts, supporting containment activities, and promoting a culture of quality. This role minimizes defective parts sent to downstream departments, assists multiple teams in maintaining and improving overall part quality, and yields beneficial results for higher efficiency. This role will be based out of the Greater Houston Area (TX) however will be expected to work in Lathrop (CA) to support prototype builds and validation for the first 1-2 months. Other travel may be required. Travel plans and reimbursement will follow Tesla’s Travel Policy and will be governed by the direct manager. What You'll Do The Quality Technician will be responsible for guiding production teams to properly disposition parts as good for use, need repair, or scrap, while documenting and communicating identified defects, with accountability for escalating unresolved concerns to the quality engineering team and direct managerThis person is expected to comprehend current production quality standards, determine if ongoing production meets those standards, and execute efficiently against provided instructions, self-validate work for accuracy, check the quality of previous operations, and meet critical deadlines, including providing day-to-day production support on quality concerns and developing/implementing short- and long-term countermeasures to quality problems while maintaining operational efficiencyThe Quality Technician shall have the capacity to communicate emerging and trending quality issues to prevent negative impact to the factory, align with the Quality engineering team to support incoming and in-process quality activities, and verbally provide constructive feedback, define/iterate/document standard work, and suggest process improvements, with ownership for detailed daily record keeping and reporting of quality issues referenced by technicians, engineers, and managementThe Quality Technician will also be constructing and maintaining strong relationships with members of all nearby teams in multiple departments What You'll Bring Must have a high level of attention to detail, while working in an environment that requires quick action, with the ability to identify and differentiate between several defect types, determine severity and required response, and apply critical thinking skills to engage and troubleshoot new quality issuesKnowledge in basic measurement and inspection tools (e.g., calipers, torque wrenches, gauges, measuring tape) is a plus; experience with electro-mechanical components, welding, powder coating, or assembly processes (Desirable)Communicates test results, ideas, and problems to supervisor and engineers; able to be part of the solution, with strong verbal and written communication skills in English, the ability to build solid relationships with several teams in multiple departments, and personable effectiveness in a fast-paced team environmentTypically 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 product, with the ability to communicate new defect information to team leadership and counterparts Essential Physical Demands
Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods of time, up to 12 hours a dayAbility to stand and walk for up to 12 hours/day, including over varied and uneven terrainFrequently and repetitively, lift, push and carry up to 35 lbs., including the ability to carry 20 lbs. up and down stairsFrequently and repetitively, bend, lift and reach to install partsStoop, lay, bend, reach, squat, kneel, crouch, twist and crawl for extended periods of time, including up to 12 hours/dayClimb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolding or other high structuresAbility 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 caps, arm protection, and adhering to prescribed safety rules and guidelines 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:
- 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
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