Associate Technical Training Instructor, Manufacturing Development Program

Tesla Motors, Inc.
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, Nevada, Sparks
1 Electric Avenue (Show on map)
Jun 10, 2026
What to Expect The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on maintenance and/or engineering experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment with expertise in a wide variety of technical subjects. They will also have a strong desire to help build and maintain a world class training program in a dynamic industry-defining organization. This subject matter expert will have a passion for teaching others and achieving excellence through instruction and mentoring programs. This instructor will support our Manufacturing Development Program (MDP). Shift: 07:00AM - 03:30PM and 12:30PM - 09:00PM; Monday - Friday What You'll Do Develop high quality, engaging technical content and lab exercises on a wide variety of applications (basic and advanced) in concert with other manufacturing development instructors and college faculty/staff Effectively/enthusiastically deliver equipment specific training to Manufacturing Development Apprentices in the classroom using a variety of presentation formats including Instructor-Led, Facilitative group learning, active hands-on learning, and functional assessments Design and deliver high quality learner evaluations with written and hands-on assessments Provide comprehensive schedule management and tracking of learner's completed and required training in Tesla specific Learning Management software system, as required Work cross-functionally with Training Systems and Development team to manage content storage and identify and track measures-of-success metrics Support student learning outcomes assessment processes by teaching toward approved student learning outcomes and assessing student performance Assist with curriculum review, revision and creation and aid in the development of new course materials and innovative instructional techniques that promote student learning and retain students to completion What You'll Bring Associate's Degree in Advanced Manufacturing, Industrial Technology or closely related field from an accredited institution or equivalent experience Six months working in an advanced manufacturing training or industrial environment. Experience with Programmable Logic Controllers and advanced manufacturing equipment preferred Professional experience in manufacturing, or related technical fields. Experience with industrial measuring equipment Familiarity with industrial robots Experience with a learning management system and/or online learning in high volume, fast-paced settings Demonstrates personal leadership and accountability Understanding in adult learning principles, instructional design or education 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: 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