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NCM Process Technician

Tesla, Inc.

BUFFALO, NYFull-time$25.88–33.67/hrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$25.88–33.67/hr
Location
BUFFALO, NY
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Process Technician supports manufacturing process development and full-scale production, helping prevent process failures and troubleshoot issues as products move from initial design through prototype development to sustaining production. The role covers production-line processes, yield improvement, process data, engineering trials, and cross-functional projects. It may involve night shifts, and flexibility to work days, nights, and swing shifts is required.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Hand ToolsElectrical TroubleshootingQuality SystemsTableauSQLProblem SolvingRoot Cause AnalysisRecord KeepingOrganizationMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft VisioMicrosoft Access

Qualifications

Science or Technology Degree or Equivalent Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

What to ExpectThe Process Technician will apply technical skills to setup, operate, and monitor all levels of manufacturing processes within development and full-scale production phases. The Process Technician is a key member of the process development team focused on, prevention of process failure, initiating troubleshooting investigation and supporting various teams to bring the new product from initial design, through prototype development and finally into full sustaining production.This role may involve working a night shift schedule, but flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including days, nights, and swing shifts, is required. What You'll Do * Day to day coverage of production line process, including rapid response on out-of-control processes to minimize cost and maximize productivity * Determine root cause and implement countermeasures to improve process and product yield * Maintain and help develop up-to-date manufacturing instructions as well as summarize and analyze yield and process data * Support Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, and 5S initiatives * Manage small projects involving multiple departments and/or outside stakeholders * Support and monitor engineering or NPI trials * Work with production control to find and disposition/process unaccounted for virtual inventory What You'll Bring * Degree in Science or Technology related field or equivalent experience * Experience with hand tools such multimeters, calipers, and torque tools * Comprehension of electrical components and the ability to troubleshoot * Knowledge of quality systems in a high-volume manufacturing environment * Ability to use technological tools and business system applications to manage, synthesize, and interpret data (Tableau, SQL) * Experience with extensive problem-solving and root cause analysis * Detail oriented with strong record-keeping and organizational skills.Skilled with common workplace software (MS Word, Excel, Visio, Access, etc.) 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 Expected Compensation * Process Technician I - $25.88 - $28.80/hour * Process Technician II - $30.46 - $33.67/hour Expected Compensation * Process Technician I - $25.88 - $28.80/hour * Process Technician II - $30.46 - $33.67/hour+ cash and stock awards + benefits for all levelsPay 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 emplo

How this job compares

Set against the 1,500 open Manufacturing Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 1, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$25.88–33.67/hr
  • New York median$23–31/hr46 hourly ranges
  • US median$24–28/hr724 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $29.78/hr, is 8% above the New York median midpoint ($27/hr) — in the middle half of Manufacturing Technician hourly ranges in New York.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 86 open Manufacturing Technician jobs in New York and 1,500 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in New York
Experience
Manufacturing Technician postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 3 years (817 postings).
Education
2 of the 1,500 open Manufacturing Technician jobs (under 1%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 1, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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