Composites Fabricator

Tesla Design conceives complete vehicle development along with other products that directly support the company's mission to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy. We care greatly about building products that stand the test of time, even as design and technology keep evolving. The composites and fabrication team supports the creative process by providing form to reality prototypes to preview these innovative design ideas.

You will work with the composites team to fabricate panels and parts for future vehicles. This is not a design position and requires hands-on construction techniques and the ability to build functional prototypes. Primary tasks will involve the immersion into the various methods and process of building prototype vehicles, part creation from machined tooling, Silicon molding, vacuum forming, as well as, detail trimming and fitment of parts.

• Knowledge working with materials including pattern / tooling-board, wax release systems, epoxy surface coats, and resins
• Basic shop hand working skills
• Experienced part creation, current focus on infusion/VARTM methods of both carbon fiber and fiberglass
• Pre Preg part creation
• Composite experience in the following techniques (VARTM, Pre Preg, PCM, RTM, CF-SMC, PCM)
• Attention to detail with trimming and fitment after part creation
• Silicon molding and casting, vacuum forming, pre-form molding and press operations, CAD experience a plus (Catia, Rhino), digital material cutting (Zund operation)

• You must be self-managed and committed to working in a fast-paced environment
• Hands-on experience is a must
• Professional and positive communication skills
• Previous internship and/or project experience is a plus
• Ability to relocate or commute to Hawthorne, CA

As a full-time Tesla seasonal employee, you will be eligible for:

• Aetna medical plan with an HSA (Health Savings Account) with a $0 employee cost
• Employee contribution into an HSA
• Dental and vision plans with a $0 employee cost
• Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• 401(k) and other financial benefits
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick time after 90 days of employment 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
• Commuter benefits
• Employee discounts and perks program

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.