What To Expect
Tesla Manufacturing Engineering has the important role of designing “The Machine that builds the Machine”. We work with the cross-functional teams (Design, Quality, Production, Sustaining, and Supply Chain) throughout the entire lifecycle of a product (from initial design through prototype development and into full production) to develop high quality and efficient manufacturing equipment and processes that will produce the power electronics that drive our cars and energy products. The role of the SMT Quality Technician is to support the PCBA team in producing world-class Power Electronics Boards.

What You'll Do

Able to read engineering drawings and specifications to understand manufacturing requirements

Perform visual and view/categorize Automated Optical inspection images of printed circuit board assemblies to ensure meeting IPC-A-610, J-STD-001 standards which include solder characteristics, components, and hardware for SMT assemblies, SMT Machine Set-up Inspection

Able to view and interpret AXI images to provide feedback to the stake holders

Perform and record results of first article inspections of boards after SMT and Thru-Hole Assembly which includes presence/absence of components, part markings and component orientation and sign off as per the defined processes

Validate BOM and deviations and highlight any inconsistencies with Engineering

Record defect data of the PCBA assembly and recommend improvements

Verify incoming component values, manufacturer part number (MPN) descriptions, and update database

Assist in failure investigations, root cause analysis, corrective action activities and quality improvement initiatives

Collaborate with team members to improve yield and processes

What You'll Bring

Minimum 5+ years’ experience in PCBA Quality Control

Experience in a factory organization or Contract Manufacturing Environment

Knowledgeable about production quality metrics

IPC-A-610 certified

Exemplary written communication and technical report writing skills

Well organized with meticulous attention to detail

Able to problem solve and work with minimal supervision toward a stated goal

Able to converse technically with engineers, leads and operators

CQI (Certified Quality Inspector) from ASQ is preferred

Familiar with ESD/MSL requirements for components, PCB/PCBAs and 5S

Benefits
Compensation and Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction

Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits

Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution

Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA

Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits

Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays

Back-up childcare and parenting support resources

Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance

Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs

Tesla Babies program

Commuter benefits

Employee discounts and perks program

Expected Compensation

$28.75 - $42.73/hour + cash and stock awards + benefits

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.