Engineering Technician, CNC Machining

Tobermory; Richmond Hill; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental plan

Vision care

Life insurance

Disability protection

RRSP employer matching

Employee share purchase program

Employee assistance services

Family support programs

Paid personal leave

Vacation benefits

Job summary

Tesla’s Richmond Hill-based Engineering Technician CNC Machining role focuses on smoothing machining runs, refining tooling, and maintaining high standards in a CNC manufacturing setup. You will align engineering with manufacturing, support process documentation, machine setup, and continuous improvement projects with direct impact on production.

There’s exposure to advanced manufacturing supporting EVs and energy products.

Qualifications

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or a related field is required or an equivalent combination of education and work background.
• A minimum of 7 years of work background in CNC manufacturing environments is required.
• Work background within aerospace, automotive or medical manufacturing industries is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of CNC programming using G code, conversational programming and CAM software is required.
• Skilled in CAD and CAM software tools.
• Strong knowledge of GD&T principles is required.
• Work background using metrology instruments is required.
• Work background with ERP systems is required.
• Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills are required.
• Excellent written and verbal interaction skills are required.
• Can work effectively with cross functional teams.
• CNC certifications are considered an asset.
• Multi axis machining work background is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop and document CNC machining processes for new and existing components.
• Validate machining procedures before production release.
• Improve toolpaths, cutting parameters and fixture designs.
• Manage CAD and CAM integration activities.
• Review designs for manufacturability requirements.
• Maintain machining program libraries and standard operating procedures.
• Support machine setup activities and first article inspections.
• Investigate dimensional issues and machining related concerns.
• Lead root cause reviews for production problems.
• Work with quality teams to support compliance and audit requirements.
• Drive projects that reduce waste and increase production output.
• Keep track of manufacturing performance indicators including OEE and scrap rates.
• Train machinists on machining processes and workplace procedures.

Skills

G-code programming

CAM software

CNC programming

GD&T

Metrology

ERP systems

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Mechanical/Manufacturing engineering degree or related field

Tools

CAD software

CAM software

ERP systems

Job description

Tesla’s Engineering Technician CNC Machining role based in Richmond Hill is mainly about making machining runs smoother, helping the production teams day to day and keeping things at a high standard inside a CNC manufacturing setup.

In a sense this position ties engineering with manufacturing because you will be working on machining processes, refining tooling strategies and sorting out the production bumps that slow things down. There’s also process documentation to support, machine set up tasks to handle, plus continuous improvement projects that aim at higher throughput and less waste, not just in theory but in the actual shop.

At Tesla there’s a chance to support advanced manufacturing work that backs some of the world’s most recognized electric vehicles and also energy products. People are encouraged to bring ideas, improve procedures and take part in meaningful efforts that have a direct effect on production. Check the posting below to get more detail on the role.

Company Name : Tesla
Location : Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada
Salary : $20-$45/hour
Job Type : Full time
Start date : As soon as possible
Benefits : Medical coverage, dental plan, vision care, life insurance, disability protection, RRSP employer matching, employee share purchase program, employee assistance services, family support programs, paid personal leave, vacation benefits.

Job Description

• Engineering Technician, CNC Machining is a manufacturing and process improvement position within Tesla’s production team.
• This is a full time role located in Richmond Hill, Ontario.
• The position supports CNC machining operations and manufacturing process development.
• The work environment is precision focused, technology driven and production oriented.
• Employees receive competitive compensation, stock awards and a comprehensive benefits package.

Responsibilities

• Develop and document CNC machining processes for new and existing components.
• Validate machining procedures before production release.
• Improve toolpaths, cutting parameters and fixture designs.
• Manage CAD and CAM integration activities.
• Review designs for manufacturability requirements.
• Maintain machining program libraries and standard operating procedures.
• Support machine setup activities and first article inspections.
• Investigate dimensional issues and machining related concerns.
• Lead root cause reviews for production problems.
• Work with quality teams to support compliance and audit requirements.
• Drive projects that reduce waste and increase production output.
• Keep track of manufacturing performance indicators including OEE and scrap rates.
• Train machinists on machining processes and workplace procedures.

Requirements

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or a related field is required, or an equivalent combination of education and work background.
• A minimum of 7 years of work background in CNC manufacturing environments is required.
• Work background within aerospace, automotive or medical manufacturing industries is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of CNC programming using G code, conversational programming and CAM software is required.
• Skilled in CAD and CAM software tools.
• Strong knowledge of GD&T principles is required.
• Work background using metrology instruments is required.
• Work background with ERP systems is required.
• Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills are required.
• Excellent written and verbal interaction skills are required.
• Can work effectively with cross functional teams.
• CNC certifications are considered an asset.
• Multi axis machining work background is considered an asset.