Industrial Engineering Technician, LFP Cell Manufacturing Tesla Motors, Inc. paid holidays, flex time, 401(k) United States, Nevada, Sparks 1 Electric Avenue (Show on map) Jul 09, 2026
What to Expect Tesla's LFP Cell Manufacturing Team at our Reno/Tahoe Campus near Gigafactory Nevada, in the beautiful Tahoe region, is seeking a motivated Industrial Engineering Technician to help implement and sustain Industrial Engineering principles across our cutting-edge manufacturing processes. In this role, you'll collaborate with engineers, production management, and cross-functional teams to optimize production, material flow, and efficiency as we ramp a greenfield LFP battery factory. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to one of the largest battery manufacturing facilities in the world in a fast-paced, innovative environment. 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
Support capacity planning, labor forecasting, and work assignment planning based on production associate performance, machine capability, and production schedules
Create multi-process workstation layouts, standardized work, staffing plans, process maps, and diagrams illustrating workflow, product routing, floor layouts, material flow, and equipment utilization using tools such as AutoCAD or Visio
Conduct statistical production cycle time studies, analyze data, and optimize processes
Participate in continuous improvement projects applying Lean, 5S, PDCA, JIT, Kanban, and other problem-solving methodologies 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, carry up to 30 lbs., bend, reach, stoop, 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
Wearing Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to: safety glasses, safety shoes, bump caps, clean room suits, respiratory devices, and adhering to prescribed safety rules and guidelines 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