Coatings Application Technician, Data Center Manufacturing

Coatings Application TechnicianThe Coatings Application Technician performs process sustaining tasks for the manufacturing line on a variety of mechanical and electrical processes including response to out-of-control process, work on yield improvement projects, disposition of special case non-conforming materials that come from the manufacturing line, qualifying new equipment and processes that are being introduced into the manufacturing line. Perform supporting activities for Engineering and Manufacturing including 5S and Lean manufacturing activities, yield improvement, scrap reduction, production line configuration, and safety procedures.ResponsibilitiesSupport Engineering and Manufacturing in improving and writing manufacturing instructions specific to coatings application processes, including rework and touch-up procedures, and ensuring qualification schedules are always available and currentDevelop coatings application manufacturing instructions, including proper handling of coating materials, application techniques, and safety protocolsProvide daily hands-on coverage of coatings application line processes to ensure smooth and effective operations, including rapid response to out-of-control coating processes to minimize material waste and maximize throughputInvestigate and implement countermeasures to improve coating application consistency, process Cpk, and product yield including film thickness, adhesion, and surface finish qualityExecute experiments and analyze data under the direction of process engineers including but not limited to DOE, GR&R, and coating process validation studies in a pilot environmentLead special case disposition of non-conforming coated materials or assemblies produced by the pilot line and escalate to the production engineering team as neededMaintain and help develop up-to-date maintenance and calibration procedures and schedules for coating application equipment, including spray systems, curing ovens, and surface prep stationsRequirementsAssociate's Degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Technology, Coatings Technology, or equivalent hands-on technical experience in a coatings environmentHands-on experience working in a pilot or production coatings application environment, including liquid coatings, powder coating, conformal coatings, or chemical surface treatment processesDemonstrated ability to manually apply coatings using spray guns, dip systems, or automated coating equipment in a controlled environmentStrong proficiency in common workplace software — Microsoft Word, Excel, Visio, Access, etc. — for documenting pilot process data and reporting resultsAbility to troubleshoot coating application equipment including spray systems, pumps, fluid delivery systems, and curing/drying equipmentProven ability to draw accurate conclusions from coating technical specifications— such as adhesion tests, thickness measurements, and visual inspections — and assist with corrections to the existing processProven ability to handle multiple priorities with minimal direction in a fast-paced pilot environment, contributing to a positive, team-oriented work cultureCompensation & BenefitsBenefitsAlong 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 deductionFamily-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefitsDental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contributionCompany Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSAHealthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefitsCompany paid Basic Life, AD&DShort-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)Employee Assistance ProgramSick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid HolidaysBack-up childcare and parenting support resourcesVoluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insuranceWeight Loss and Tobacco Cessation ProgramsTesla Babies programCommuter benefitsEmployee discounts and perks program Tesla