Manufacturing Technician, Cybercab, Castings

What to Expect The Plasma Process Technician is tasked with understanding and improving processes to ensure manufacturing lines produce quality products safely and efficiently. This role will interact with many cross functional teams and will require flexibility to support Engineering, Quality, New Product Introduction (NPI) and additional organizations. A process tech is the go-to person to evaluate necessary changes to the line, support quick fixes and to improve line reliability. Monitor automated machinery and respond to equipment faults. Conduct periodic inspections of equipment and recommend preventive actions to improve uptime. Evaluate manual and robotic processes and make improvements to improve cycle times. Support product, equipment and software updates while minimizing impact to production. Lead problem-solving efforts among cross-functional teams to eliminate non-value add activities. What You'll Do * Support Engineering/Manufacturing teams in improving and writing manufacturing instructions, including rework procedures * Provide daily coverage of production line processes to ensure smooth and effective operations, including a rapid response to out-of-control processes to minimize cost and maximize productivity * Investigate and implement countermeasures to improve product yield * Execute experiments and analyze data under the direction of process engineers * Lead special case disposition of non-conformance materials produced by the production line and escalate to the production engineering team as needed * Perform Quality Audits to proactively identify potential issues working with the quality engineering organization * Manage workload with a flexible and positive attitude to proactively help co-workers and cross functional teams What You'll Bring * Associate's degree, technical certificate or equivalent experience * Proven ability to draw accurate conclusions from test data, malfunctions, or deviations, and assist with corrections to the existing process * Skilled with the use of a variety of hand and portable tools * Proven ability to handle multiple priorities with minimal direction contributing to a positive, team-oriented work environment * Demonstrates adherence to Environmental, Health & Safety regulations and standards and leads by example Strong organization and record-keeping skills with strong attention to detail Essential Physical Demands * Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods of time, up to 12 hours a day * Ability to stand and walk for up to 12 hours a day, including over varied and uneven terrain * Frequently and repetitively, lift, push and carry up to 35 lbs., including the ability to carry 20 lbs. up and down stairs * Frequently and repetitively, bend, lift and reach to install parts * Stoop, lay, bend, reach, squat, kneel, crouch, twist and crawl for extended periods of time, including up to 12 hours a day Climb 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 hearing Potential exposure to confined spaces, elevated heat and hazardous materials * Wearing Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to: safety glasses, safety shoes, hard hat, arm protection, hearing protection, and adhering to prescribed safety rules and guidelines 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 Tesla is an Equal Opportunity employer. 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Created: 2026-04-02