Document Control Specialist jobs in United States, California, Fremont

• Maintain consumables bill of materials for Tesla collision centers, including paints, primers, masking tape, sandpaper, polishing compounds, foam, adhesives, and other essential repair chemicals and products for vehicle repair and refinish
• Collaborate with engineers, technical teams, specialists, and repair development colleagues to review, test, validate, and implement consumables for global collision operations
• Track and evaluate vendor performance using analytics, including vendor scorecards, KPIs, and reporting
• Provide technical expertise to the collision field, support teams, and other Tesla groups on consumables in the collision industry
• Manage consumables RFPs for new vehicle models, ensuring timelines meet launch schedules, and support sourcing and procurement alignment
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical, billing and other issues with consumables suppliers to ensure smooth operations and business alignment
• Build and maintain relationships with cross-functional stakeholders, using Tesla project management tools to track timelines and report key information

• 3+ years of experience in body/paint tech, operations, chemicals, or related fields (collision experience a plus)
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues
• Excellent organizational skills, capable of managing multiple projects with attention to detail
• Proactive, responsive, and positive with strong interpersonal skills, energy, and urgency
• Proficient in written and spoken English, quick to learn new software
• Team-oriented with a strong sense of confidentiality
• Ability to work independently, maintain confidentiality, obtain Tesla forklift certification if needed, and travel as required

• Collaborate with senior engineers to design, implement, and maintain scalable and resilient RESTful microservices using .NET 6 and C# ensuring high performance, security, and adherence to best practices
• Work with MySQL databases to implement data structures supporting microservices
• Gain exposure to Docker for containerization of microservices, contributing to the team's efforts for portability and scalability
• Participate in code reviews to learn and maintain high-quality code standards, best practices, and security guidelines
• Contribute to the creation and maintenance of technical documentation for microservices, APIs, and CI/CD processes
• Collaborate with the team in troubleshooting and resolving issues in the production environment, gaining valuable hands-on experience
• Develop and execute comprehensive integration test suites for Microservices to ensure reliability and interoperability. Drive the implementation of automated testing strategies as an integral part of the CI/CD pipeline

• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field or equivalent experience
• 2 years of hands-on experience in software development, with a focus on .NET 6, C#, MySQL, Docker, CI/CD, Git, Microservices, Integration Testing, and REST API development
• Basic understanding of microservices architecture principles and RESTful API design
• Exposure to MySQL databases and basic database management skills
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and version control using Git
• Eagerness to learn and adopt new technologies and best practices
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication
• Passion for sustainable technology and a strong interest in contributing to the automotive industry

As a Tesla Maintenance Technician, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the operational availability of a wide array of manufacturing equipment. You will apply your technical skills to install, maintain and repair mechanical and electrical systems, factory automation and robotics. You will work with the highest caliber process and equipment engineering teams to improve equipment reliability and minimize or eliminate downtime. Tesla's Equipment Maintenance is also the first-responding problem solvers who manage machine breakdown recoveries to keep production running. This is a physically demanding job working in tight spaces, requiring walking and standing all day, as well as, bending, squatting, kneeling, climbing ladders and lying on the ground intermittently throughout the day. In addition, the technician may wear a fall protection harness while working from heights or from a suspended position. Maintenance Technicians will lift up to 50 lbs. and utilize other hand tools and power tools as needed.

• Perform Preventative Maintenance (PM) on all industrial production and mechatronics equipment
• Perform repairs on production-down equipment
• Operate and repair every cell on a Line
• Perform Corrective Maintenance (repairs) on more than one of these types of equipment: electrical systems ranging from 24 VDC to 480 VAC 3 phase, mechanical systems, conveyor systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, PLC and networks, robotics
• Order parts, supplies, and equipment from catalogues and suppliers, or obtain them from storerooms

• Five (5) or more years of experience working in a maintenance capacity on production manufacturing equipment and/or have equivalent training or relevant education preferred
• Ability to read and interpret detailed mechanical assembly drawings and accurately measure and inspect tolerances
• Solid electrical knowledge (has a thorough understanding of electrical requirements and hazards)
• Advanced skills with volt meter to check AC/DC voltage, able to diagnose issues, able to use a schematic diagram to troubleshoot electrical systems
• Proficient with pneumatics-solenoid valves, actuator and control operations and can read schematics
• Ability to analyse problems and error conditions, identify root causes, and implement viable long-term solutions
• Must have command of the English language, both written and verbal

• Work closely with the process design and operations teams to develop dynamic simulations of process equipment and production facilities
• Develop simulations to test control logic using a digital twin concept
• Work closely with process engineers and use simulation results to inform equipment design
• Simulate process upset scenarios to understand the limitations of the process
• Program and debug structured text and ladder logic code to configure control systems for automation equipment, utilizing multiple PLC platforms (e.g., Beckhoff TwinCAT, Siemens TIA Portal) to manage motion controls, data acquisition systems, and PID controllers for precise process regulation
• Develop and validate process models (e.g., physics-based, data-driven, or hybrid models) to simulate and improve cell manufacturing processes
• Design and simulate mechanical components or subsystems using CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks, CATIA) to support process modeling and equipment performance optimization
• Develop code that is organized, structured, documented, maintainable and reusable, Use Python scripting and SQL to interface equipment with Tesla Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and to collect data into production databases
• Create intuitive operator touchscreen interfaces using TwinCAT HMI/WinCC and SCADA dashboards screens using Ignition , Set up and tune servo drives and VFDs for fast and smooth operation (Beckhoff, Siemens, SEW)
• Introduce automated processes into production, and train and equip Sustaining Team to support automated equipment after deployment into production, Establish test plans and control test plan execution, Debug and optimize automated processes to maximize cycle time and uptime. Managing the network and hardware IT infrastructure

• 5+ years as a process controls and modeling engineer or as a dynamic simulation engineer
• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering, Chemistry, or equivalent experience
• Evidence of exceptional ability, including a strong understanding of engineering fundamentals and demonstrated ability to leverage this understanding to solve challenging technical problems
• Strong background in process modeling and simulation tools (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink, Aspen, COMSOL, FEM, Ansys or similar) applied to manufacturing or chemical processes
• Proficiency in programming industrial control systems using IEC 61131-3 languages (e.g., structured text, ladder logic) and experience with platforms like Beckhoff, Siemens, or Omron
• Analytical mindset with a proven ability to use data to optimize processes and solve complex engineering challenges
• Proficiency in field network topology, both theory and practical applications
• Fluent in multiple coding language (minimum: MatLab, Python)
• Previous experience with modeling different unit operations involved with cell manufacturing
• Preferred: Understanding of databases and various program languages (Java, Python). HMI programming experience – TwinCAT HMI, WinCC and Ignition, Robotic programming skills, Vision systems

• Maintain die PM system, including detailed work instructions and manage on schedule completion of PM activities
  
• Support defect troubleshooting procedures, die preparation check sheets, and trial procedures
  
• Maintain die spare parts lists and ensure parts are set up and in stock
  
• Follow die cleaning method and adherence to schedule
  
• Identify and implement proactive systems to achieve consistent reduction in stamping defects and productivity concerns
  
• Support development of Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) for production dies to identify critical risks and develop appropriate control plans
  
• Troubleshoot press line and minimize die down times during production
  

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience, 5+ years hands-on experience working in automotive die maintenance and repair
• Class A work experience, interior or exterior body panels/large transfer dies
• Tool and Die trade obtained at a die design and build facility including hands-on CNC die surface machining, welding, and spotting experience
• Knowledge of world class production systems – i.e., Toyota Production System (TPS), General Motors Systems (GMS), or equivalent
• Experience in new vehicle development and launch activities. Understand interpretation of dimensional inspection results (checking fixture, CMM or vision system)
• Ability to work with and develop production performance metrics (efficiency, quality, safety, throughput, costs). Strong analytic problem-solving skills and organization skills with meticulous attention to detail
• Must have command of the English language, both written and verbal

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/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/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
• Wearing Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to: safety glasses, safety shoes, hearing Protection, and adhering to prescribed safety rules and guidelines