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Tesla’s Drive Systems Engineering (DSE) group is seeking a skilled and highly motivated Quality Assurance Technician that is knowledgeable in gear manufacturing to be a part of the DSE Gear Lab initiative. This is an opportunity to be an integral part of a specialized team within Tesla’s Drive Systems research efforts to produce the world’s best electric propulsion systems.
As a Quality Assurance Technician within the DSE Gear Lab, we look to you to help develop process standards and operate specialized inspection equipment to meet design engineering objectives. You will regularly collaborate with the Drive Systems Geartrain design team, Materials Engineering team, and broader Prototype Machine Shop staff to produce high quality Drive Systems components at the front line of engineering development. The selected candidate will be expected to collect and compile critical data in an efficient and clear manner for stakeholders, as well as broadcast learnings and methods from initial prototype sample inspection across Tesla’s global network of factories and gear suppliers as these products move into production.
This position will be stationed within Tesla’s greater Prototype Machine Shop, a fast-paced and dynamic environment which works to serve engineering initiatives across the entire organization, including pre-production vehicles, energy systems, artificial intelligence, and other future-shaping products. Working alongside the Prototype Machine Shop team, opportunities to assist in these adjacent efforts will be present. Our world-class team looks forward to working with you on this exciting initiative!
- Establish efficient workflow for prototype gear inspection across all stages of manufacturing at DSE Gear Lab
- Generate standardized documentation and inspection reports for clear communication with stakeholders
- Coordinate commonization of gear inspection practices at global Tesla facilities and production vendors by reviewing processes and developing inspection machine programs. Some travelling required
- Troubleshoot global Tesla gear production quality investigations using Gear Lab resources
- Perform setups and write programs for various inspection equipment including standard gear measurement machines (GMM), specialized optical laser scanning system for gears and shafts, general purpose coordinate measuring machines (CMM) and automated contour tracer/ profilometer
- Prepare coupon samples of heat-treated material for metallurgical inspection
- Perform and document general maintenance and regular calibrations for inspection equipment
- 2+ years of experience in Quality Assurance environment compliant with ISO 9001:2015 standards, or demonstration of exceptional capability
- Demonstrated experience in CMM and GMM operation for gears or powertrain components, Zeiss Calypso CMM and Gleason/ Klingelnberg GMM interfaces preferred
- Ability to interpret gear manufacturing drawings to generate data tables and K-chart inspection reports as per ISO 1326 standards for cylindrical gears and spline standards such as DIN 5480, ISO 4156, ANSI B92.2M
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of engineering drawings, documents and GD&T
- Proficient in the use of manual inspection tools such as calipers, micrometers, gauge pins, bore gauges, etc.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to develop and present technical information
- Experience in optical metrology methods and metallurgical inspection for carburized components will contribute to competitive advantage
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:
$24.40 - $65.40/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.
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)
- LGBTQ+ care concierge services
- 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
$24.40 - $65.40/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.
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.
