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Surface Mount Technology Quality Technician

Tesla
Fremont, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/20/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/18/2025

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.

Responsibilities

  • 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

Requirements

  • 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
  • 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 :

  • 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.

    Salary : $29 - $43

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