Quality Technician Megafactory jobs at Tesla in United States, Lathrop

• Commission new instrumentation, control systems, and equipment to tesla operational standards
• Calibrate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair instrumentation, equipment, and control systems, ensuring optimal functionality within the facility
• Collaborate with the Facilities Operations/Maintenance department to perform preventive maintenance, address trouble calls, and handle emergency maintenance as needed
• Troubleshoot, program, and improve control systems, including PLCs, controllers, and final control elements to support automated processes
• Assist in troubleshooting, upgrading, and installing new control systems, ensuring seamless integration and operation
• Measure and monitor levels, pressures, temperatures, flow, and analytical processes, ensuring accuracy and reliability of data
• Use complex electrical schematics and blueprints to troubleshoot and resolve issues, ensuring systems operate correctly and efficiently

• Experience commissioning industrial processes, including but not limited to: Steam, HVAC, chilled water, fire / toxic services
• Preferred Technical Degree in Electrical/Electronics, Instrumentation, or equivalent experience
• Ability to read and comprehend wiring diagrams, electrical prints & schematics, loop drawings, P&IDs, C&E matrix, and Control Narratives
• Strong skills in troubleshooting motor controls, drives, and electronic components and proficient with Siemens S7 / TIA Portal, V18
• Experience with Ignition and HMI/SCADA software
• NFPA 70E Certification
• Ability to work at high elevations (up to 60ft) and lift at least 50 lbs. regularly, perform repetitive hand and wrist motions, and twist and bend the body

• Develop & maintain standardized work Instructions used in production by the production associates
• Support the development of Process Failure Modes Effects Analysis (PFMEA) to identify critical risks in the production processes with the Manufacturing Process Engineers
• Develop training programs and hiring plans for production associates
• Support of control plans to assure critical features are controlled through the production process
• Manage Supervisors, Leads and Production Associates and develop the team structures used in the Tesla Factory
• Support issue resolution including root cause investigation & corrective action tracking
• Ensure quality standards are being met throughout the entire production process and support no defects from leaving a station or team area

• 5+ years’ experience of production and opertions leadership with LEAN Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement
• Experience and thorough knowledge of production systems and processes
• Experience managing teams of people in a production environment as well as hiring and developing new team members in a production environment
• Experience with broad variety of measurement and inspection techniques
• Ability to work with and develop production performance metrics (safety, quality, delivery & costs)
• Able to work well under pressure while managing competing demands and tight deadlines
• Remain engaged, proactive and positive in tough circumstances, owning assignments and taking full accountability for their success

• Successfully deliver, design build, and self-performed construction projects
• Ensure on time, or ahead of time delivery of construction projects, enabling your teams to solve problems and prioritize execution
• Promote a safe and quality driven culture, both project and companywide
• Use efficient and aesthetic communication methods to escalate roadblocks or communicate successes as necessary, including the ability to clearly communicate risks
• Employ a can-do attitude, ensuring all stakeholders are engaged and aligned to the project’s goals
• Provide the best product for your respective project’s customer or end users, keeping projects moving forward and fixing concerns as they arise.
• Track and understand all project costs at a fundamental level, challenging design revision, RFIs and change orders to ensure Tesla receives the best value

• Degree in Construction Management or equivalent experience
• Ideally 6 years minimum of experience on large commercial or industrial construction projects
• Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation skills are a must
• Advanced knowledge and proven delivery on Civil, Structural, and Architectural, Mechanical, electrical, life safety and controls scopes
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project, Bluebeam, and Construction Cost/Data Analysis
• Willingness to get your hands dirty as needed to complete objectives and lead your times through challenging projects
• Ability to work within a high-performance, cross-functional organization with extremely tight timelines and aggressive goals

• Lead the successful execution of both contracted and self-performed construction projects
• Develop and manage project schedules, identifying critical paths and addressing any roadblocks
• Create and maintain site logistics and execution plans
• Demonstrate a proactive approach to problem-solving and collaborate effectively with stakeholders
• Direct field work, track changes, and provide leadership within project teams
• Work closely with engineering teams to resolve design issues promptly
• Ensure installations meet end-user requirements and adhere to quality standards

• Preferred degree in Construction Management or equivalent experience
• 7+ years of experience managing large-scale commercial or industrial construction projects
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to effectively present information
• High proficiency in Microsoft, Bluebeam, and scheduling software able to identify and implement the best method to communicate or plan a project and scopes
• Proficiency in reading, interpreting, and managing changes to construction design documents with ability to provide constructability feedback
• Ability to travel to various project locations as needed (up to 50%), often on short notice

• Lead a team comprising Project Coordinators, Buyers, Superintendents, and craft personnel
• Foster a culture focused on safety and quality across projects and throughout the company
• Conduct constructability reviews of design packages
• Maintain a proactive, can-do attitude to align stakeholders with project goals
• Identify project risks and opportunities, actively managing them throughout the project lifecycle
• Ensure compliance with Quality Assurance and Quality Control requirements
• Interface with engineering, manufacturing, procurement, and commissioning teams
• Conduct Lessons Learned sessions during and after each project
• Enforce high standards for document configuration control and ensure incorporation of RFIs into final Record drawings

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering equivalent experience
• Minimum 10 years of experience in electrical, mechanical, or civil/structural/architectural fields, including 5 years as a Project Manager
• Previous experience managing projects valued at $25M or more
• Proficiency in material take offs and estimating from construction drawings
• Ability to read, interpret, and manage changes to construction drawings
• Strong skills in Construction baseline development, change control, cost/schedule performance, and variance analysis
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Manage Change Control Management for all new scope of work

As a Facilities Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for ensuring the efficient operation and maintenance of industrial facilities equipment. This role involves hands-on work across a wide range of systems, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical and mechanical. You will be expected to perform both preventative and emergency corrective maintenance, diagnose and repair complex systems, and ensure the overall safety and reliability of the facility’s infrastructure. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with diverse responsibilities that keep the facility running smoothly.

• Maintain, operate, diagnose, and repair critical industrial facilities equipment, such as boilers, pumps, chillers, HVAC systems, roof top units (RTUs), large and small rollup doors, air compressors and dryers, cryogenic and chemical systems, ensuring continuous and efficient operation of infrastructure equipment

• Perform thorough preventative and corrective maintenance on various facilities systems to minimize and avoid equipment downtime

• Install, repair, and upgrade infrastructure equipment, including ductwork, piping, and electrical wiring, ensuring all installations meet safety and operational standards

• Conduct regular inspections of mechanical and electrical systems to identify potential issues. Perform necessary repairs to prevent system failures

• Monitor and oversee work performed by self-perform construction and subcontractors, ensuring their work aligns with facility standards and safety protocols

• Support continuous improvement of facility operations by proactively identifying opportunities for enhancing safety, system performance, quality and reliability

• Display positive attitude and practice strong work ethics that reflects the mission, philosophy and goals of Tesla

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in facilities operations and maintenance within an industrial or commercial setting

• Associate’s Degree in Engineering or Technology is a plus. Vocational/Trade Certification and/or relevant military experience are preferred

• Basic proficiency in MS Office Suite specifically Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint

• Ability to read and interpret circuit diagrams, piping, and instrumentation diagrams

• Ability to lift up to 50lbs.

• Demonstrated troubleshooting experience with electrical, Instrument & Controls and/or mechanical facility related systems

• Extensive experience in safety practices and training on OSHA & Emergency Response requirements, fall protection, NFPA 70E and LOTO procedures

• Create and maintain PFMEAs to determine potential risks in manufacturing process and drive resolution of high-risk issues into process controls
• Establish and maintain Control Plans to assure critical features are controlled and monitored through the assembly/production processes as well as establish criteria for Part Inspection Standards based on product specification and process critical requirements
• Develop and implement Quality Key Points for visual inspection that meets product specifications used by in process inspections and quality audits
• Lead development and improvement efforts of the Quality Management System for the department as well as create schedule for regular audits and inspections to be performed by quality technicians across all product lines
• Review and provide disposition to non-conforming material and perform mechanical and electrical failure analysis on components and assemblies
• Lead and facilitate sorting activity and drive part improvement with suppliers on part non-conformances as well as lead containment activity on non-conforming material by determining appropriate suspect range to quarantine and provide disposition of material
• Track quality performance metrics from technician audits and organize regular reviews with all cross-functional stakeholders; prioritize top issues and drive continuous improvement activities as well as manage and develop team of quality technicians responsible for daily audits and quality improvements

• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or Computer Engineering, or with equivalent experiences
• 7 years of experiences in quality or other disciplines in high volume manufacturing is preferred
• Experience managing a technical team, or other professional leadership experience as well as demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and implement changes
• Experience conducting PFMEAs for production processes as well as experience in ISO-9001, QS-9000, ISO/TS/IATF 16949, APQP, PPAP is a plus
• Experience in 6-Sigma is a plus as well as specific training and demonstrated success in applying quality problem solving methods, such as fishbone diagrams and/or 8D, and implementing successful countermeasures
• Strong quantitative and data analysis skills, including process capability analysis, hypothesis testing, DoE, SPC, and similar
• Proficiency in SQL, R, Minitab (or similar) is a plus
• Experience with broad variety of measurement and inspection techniques as well as familiarity reliability test techniques (accelerated life testing) is a plus
• Excellent oral, written and presentation communication skills