Tesla Looking For Process Technician, Drive Unit, Gigafactory Nevada at Sparks, NV Full Time

The Process Technician performs process sustaining tasks for the manufacturing line on a variety of mechanical and chemical processes including response to out-of-control process, work on yield improvement projects, disposition of special case non-conforming materials that come from the manufacturing line, qualifying new equipment and processes that are being introduced into the manufacturing line. Perform supporting activities for engineering and manufacturing including 5S and Lean manufacturing activities, yield improvement, scrap reduction, production line configuration, and safety procedures.

Responsibilities:
Support Engineering and Manufacturing in improving and writing manufacturing instructions, including rework procedures, and ensuring qualification schedules are always available and current

Train associates on new or updated manufacturing instructions

Provide daily coverage/of production line processes to ensure smooth and effective operations, including a rapid response to out-of-control processes to minimize cost and maximize productivity

Investigate and implement countermeasures to improve process Cpk and product yield

Execute experiments and analyze data under the direction of process engineers including but not limited to DOE, GR&R

Lead special case disposition of non-conformance materials produced by the production line and escalate to the production engineering team as needed

Maintain and help develop up-to-date maintenance and calibration procedures and schedules

Support Lean Manufacturing and 5S initiatives

Responsible for parts and tools inventory

Manage repairs/troubleshooting exactly to instructed process

Manage workload with a positive attitude and proactively help co-workers

Requirements:
Gigafactory 1 manufacturing experience strongly preferred.

Associate’s Degree on Electronic or some technical certificate or equivalent experience in a manufacturing/industrial environment

Strong proficiency in common workplace software (MS Word, Excel, Visio, Access, etc)

Ability to troubleshoot electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems

Proven ability to draw accurate conclusions from test data, malfunctions, or deviations, and assist with corrections to the existing process

Skilled with the use of a variety of hand and portable tools

Ability to read and interpret basic mechanical drawings and electrical schematic

Proven ability to handle multiple priorities with minimal direction contributing to a positive, team-oriented work environment

Demonstrates adherence to EHS regulations and standards and leads by example

Strong organization and record-keeping skills with strong attention to detail