Manufacturing Engineering Technician Jobs in Fremont, CA at Tesla
Title: Manufacturing Engineering Technician
Company: Tesla
Location: Fremont, CA
What To Expect
Tesla’s Cell Manufacturing Engineering team is seeking highly motivated Manufacturing Engineering Technicians for an exciting new project. This role will focus on executing production-line trials, performing data collection and analysis, and providing hands-on support to the engineering team during process development, validation, and ramp-up of high-speed automated equipment. The battery cell is a critical component in Tesla vehicles and storage systems. This position offers the opportunity to make meaningful contributions to our products through structured trials and data-driven insights. The work environment is demanding, fast-paced, and incredibly exciting. The ideal candidate should be ready to push their limits while joining a highly motivated and capable team.
What You'll Do
Plan, execute, and document production line trials to validate new processes, equipment configurations, and product design changes
Collect, organize, and analyze trial and production data to identify trends, measure performance, and support root-cause investigations
Collaborate closely with Manufacturing Engineers to interpret results, recommend improvements, and implement process optimizations
Support engineering teams during equipment commissioning, process validation, ramp activities, and FAT/SAT
Develop and maintain trial protocols, standard operating procedures, training materials, and technical documentation
Perform statistical analysis and create clear reports and visualizations to communicate findings to cross-functional teams
Troubleshoot issues during trials, provide data-backed feedback to engineers and suppliers, and travel domestically or internationally as needed
What You'll Bring
3+ years of hands-on experience conducting trials, process validation, or data-driven process improvement in a highly automated manufacturing environment
Strong proficiency in data collection, analysis, and visualization using MS Excel and other business systems; familiarity with JMP is a plus
Solid understanding of root-cause analysis and structured problem-solving methodologies with a data-driven approach
Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work independently while supporting a fast-paced, cross-functional engineering team
Experience performing hands-on tasks on production equipment, including setup for trials, basic inspections, and safe operation with ability to lift up to 20 pounds
Ability to develop clear technical documentation and communicate findings effectively to engineers and stakeholders
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
Expected Compensation
$28.80 – $56.40/hour + cash and stock awards + benefits
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.
