Find & Apply For Industrial / Mechanical Engineering Technician Jobs in Sparks, Nevada

What to Expect Tesla is looking for a highly motivated engineering technician to contribute to implementing and sustaining Industrial Engineering principles to the total manufacturing process of our Remanufacturing Team at Gigafactory Nevada. Through a detailed understanding of the factory objectives and extensive collaboration with internal and external teams, you will help optimize our manufacturing process. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to Tesla's world class manufacturing facility in Sparks. Tesla is a demanding and fast-paced environment where you will work on critical subsystems of an incredibly exciting product. What You'll Do Assist Industrial Engineers in developing and deploying efficient systems to integrate production associates, machines, material requirements, and information to achieve optimal manufacturing processes Collaborate with Production Management and cross-functional support teams to identify manufacturing constraints and execute solutions accordingly Assist Engineers and Production Management to plan work assignments based on production associate performance, machine capability, and production schedules. Knowledge of rules regarding alternative work schedules Ability to create multi-process workstation layouts, standardized work, staffing and process maps to execute a successful rebalance of workstations as needed Ability to prepare diagrams to illustrate workflow, product routing, floor layouts, material handling, and equipment utilization Ability to collect statistical production cycle time studies, analyze data, and optimize process. Working knowledge of 5S principles, Work Measurement, JIT, Kanban and Problem Solving Methods What You'll Bring Degree in Manufacturing Technology or equivalent experience 2+ years' experience working as a Technician or Production Lead Understands the definition of Takt time, target cycle time, and factors of Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) in depth Moderate data analysis skills - Tableau/Splunk/SQL knowledge is a plus Intermediate skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint (Visio is a plus). Ability to interpret engineering drawings, schematic drawings and formula Exemplary verbal and written communication skills. Must have command of the English language, both written and verbal. Conflict resolution and change management skills are a plus Essential Physical Demands Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods of time, up to 12 hours a day Ability to perform repetitious duties, including stairs and standing for long periods of time over varied and uneven terrain Frequently and repetitively, lift, push and carry up to 30 lbs. and climb a 10" step and back down Frequently and repetitively, bend, lift, reach, stoop, lay, squat, kneel, crouch, twist and crawl for extended periods of time Ability to find issues in a work process and receive safety signals using sight, touch, or hearing Potential exposure to confined spaces and hazardous materials Compensation and Benefits Benefits Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire: Medical plans > 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 Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible 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 (90 day waiting period) Employee Assistance Program Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly 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 Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.