Engineering Technician, Coatings

Tesla; Brookshire (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tesla is seeking an Engineering Technician for their Coatings team, focusing on developing and optimizing coating processes and equipment. The role requires collaboration with various teams and a solid understanding of manufacturing fundamentals. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in automated finishing techniques and proficiency in CAD software.

Benefits

Multiple medical plans with $0 payroll deduction options.

Family-building, fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits.

Dental and vision plans with $0 contribution options.

HSA contributions, FSA options, 401(k) with employer match.

Employee assistance, paid time off, holidays.

Wellness programs and employee discounts.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in technology-based industry with automated techniques.
• Experience with automotive paint and powder coating.
• Proficiency in CAD software like Catia, SolidWorks, and AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to develop and validate equipment performance.
• Support installation and commissioning of production equipment.
• Assist in process qualification for coating processes.

Skills

Problem-solving

Process optimization

Collaboration

Tools

CAD software

MS Office

Siemens

Allen Bradley PLC languages

Job description

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What To Expect

Tesla’s Manufacturing Engineering team is at the forefront of building first-of-a-kind exterior finishing/coating processes, enabling us to produce vehicles of exceptional quality and efficiency in a safe and ergonomic environment. The coatings team is seeking an Engineering Technician focused on process and application equipment development to support new manufacturing machines. You will develop technically complex applications and equipment to ensure quality and production yield. The role involves collaboration with internal teams, external vendors, and technology partners from concept to production, requiring a solid understanding of manufacturing equipment fundamentals and skills in mechanical, electrical, and controls installation. Problem-solving using first principles and process optimization are critical for success.

What You'll Do

1. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop, optimize, and validate equipment performance.
2. Support installation (mechanical, electrical, controls) and commissioning of production and pilot equipment, managing project timelines, risk, and status reporting.
3. Operate pilot equipment to assess capabilities, identify issues, and provide feedback for design improvements.
4. Assist in process equipment support for spray booths, ovens, pretreatment, washers, lamination, injection molding, etc.
5. Assist in application equipment support for powder coating, painting, sealing, laser trimming, surface finishing, and related processes.
6. Support process qualification for coating processes, including developing acceptance testing criteria and verifying requirements using statistical tools like GR&R, SPC, Cp/Cpk.
7. Support product launch and process validation, including executing qualification protocols and activities.

What You'll Bring

1. 5+ years of experience in a technology-based industry utilizing automated techniques in finishing/coating consumer products.
2. Experience with functional/aesthetic coating processes, including automotive paint and powder coating.
3. Experience installing, commissioning, and maintaining process equipment and automation systems such as pretreatment, E-coat, spray booths, and air handling units.
4. Experience with installing and commissioning application equipment, automation, and conveyor systems for coating, painting, sealing, lamination, and material handling.
5. Proficiency with CAD software like Catia, SolidWorks, Inventor, ProE, AutoCAD, Autodesk, Ansys.
6. Experience designing mechanical equipment, fixtures, and tooling, interpreting mechanical drawings and electrical schematics, and developing PFMEAs.
7. Experience with MS Office, Confluence, Jira, Siemens, Allen Bradley PLC languages, HMI, and SCADA is desirable.

Benefits

As a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for benefits from day 1, including:

• Multiple medical plans with $0 payroll deduction options.
• Family-building, fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits.
• Dental and vision plans with $0 contribution options.
• HSA contributions, FSA options, 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans.
• Insurance coverage including life, AD&D, disability.
• Employee assistance, paid time off, holidays, childcare resources.
• Voluntary benefits like critical illness, hospital indemnity, pet insurance.
• Wellness programs, Tesla Babies, commuter benefits, employee discounts.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, Renewable Energy, Semiconductor Manufacturing, Utilities

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