NPI Technician

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 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, work fluidly with the team to achieve great results
• Typically 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
• Must be able to work from complex and detailed manufacturing documentation, drawings, and/or verbal and written instructions and specialized fixtures/test equipment
• Updates production records and test results, records process improvements, and manufacturability suggestions
• Communicates test results, ideas and problems to supervisor and engineers as well as complete tasks as directed by manufacturing schedules and within standard times and maintain a clean and orderly work area
• Escalate build issues through the proper channels and group until resolution and coach and effectively lead production teams through launches
• Support NPI Trial build activities, maintain NPI Pilot Lines to keep current with changes in product design and manufacturing process

What You'll Bring

• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in assembly of electro-mechanical components
• Ability to read and understand manufacturing instructions and mechanical drawings with basic understanding of electrical systems
• Must have a high level of craftsmanship and attention to detail married with the ability to work quickly
• Must have command of the English language, both written and verbal
• Must be reliable, have good initiative, committed, and quality focused
• Ability to perform repetitious duties while standing for long periods of time and ability to lift 30-50 lbs on a daily basis

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 with $0 payroll deduction
• Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Dental and vision plans with $0 paycheck contribution
• Company Paid HSA Contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• LGBTQ+ care concierge services
• 401(k) with employer match
• Company paid insurance coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time, and Paid Holidays
• Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
• Voluntary benefits like critical illness and pet insurance
• Tesla Babies program
• Commuter benefits
• Employee discounts and perks program

Expected Compensation

• Engineering Technician I - $25.93 - $28.90/hour
• Engineering Technician II - $29.88 - $33.02/hour