Engineering Technician, Cybercab, Body

Tesla • Austin, TX

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About The Position

As an Engineering Technician at Tesla, you will play a pivotal role in optimizing assembly processes to enhance efficiency, quality, and safety in our fast-paced Body shop.  You will collaborate closely with engineers and production teams to troubleshoot issues, implement improvements, and ensure seamless operations.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on problem-solver with a passion for innovation and sustainability. You thrive in dynamic environments, possess meticulous attention to detail, and excel at translating engineering concepts into actionable solutions. A proactive mindset, adaptability to evolving priorities, and a commitment to Tesla’s mission of accelerating the world’s transition to sustainable energy are essential.

Responsibilities

• Programming and commissioning of KUKA (KRL/Workvisual) and FANUC (TP/Roboguide) robots in Body in White lines
• Adjustment of robot paths, tools, bases, and reference frames
• Setup and validation of robot safety features including DCS, SafeOperation, and other safety systems
• Configuration and optimization of gluing, bolting, riveting, and material handling sequences
• Integration of signals with PLCs and validation of robot-to-peripheral communication
• Configuration and integration of vision systems (Mech-Mind, iRVision, Perceptron, Coherix)
• Troubleshooting, backups, documentation, and coordination with process, controls, and maintenance teams
• Programming and commissioning of KUKA (KRL/Workvisual) and FANUC (TP/Roboguide) robots in Body in White lines
• Adjustment of robot paths, tools, bases, and reference frames
• Setup and validation of robot safety features including DCS, SafeOperation, and other safety systems
• Configuration and optimization of gluing, bolting, riveting, and material handling sequences
• Integration of signals with PLCs and validation of robot-to-peripheral communication
• Configuration and integration of vision systems (Mech-Mind, iRVision, Perceptron, Coherix)
• Troubleshooting, backups, documentation, and coordination with process, controls, and maintenance teams

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees