You are passionate about a zero-emissions future and want to build something special. You want to own your space, but work with talented, like-minded people on important projects. The pace doesn’t scare you, it excites you. Quality and integrity matter to you. We feel exactly the same way. Drive Forward. Introduce yourself to us and let’s start a conversation.

We’re currently on the lookout for a Manufacturing Engineering Technician who will report to the Manufacturing and Engineering Manager. The focus will be to support the development and implementation of world-class assembly processes to build world-class electric vehicles including our Class 8 trucks.
 

This is a high-focus and demanding position that will require a hands-on individual who can work with the manufacturing and production teams to evaluate, implement, develop, and maintain solutions to complex manufacturing process problems during the assembly of our FCEV & BEV trucks.

• Evaluate & Develop assembly processes based on manufacturing best practices.
• Support the manufacturing process and suggest improvements.
• Support the time study evaluations & suggest ideas for improvement.
• Support process engineers with activities related to the manufacturing process.
• Provide work instructions updates based on feedback from failures and corrective actions in trucks already built.
• Work with the process and design engineer to document (JIRA) and follow up on corrective actions for process optimization.
• Help the cross-functional teams to derive actions listed on FMEA results, reliability, and DV/PV.
• Work with the engineering organization to define part exchange strategies in case of deviations to the manufacturing process.
• Support run trials and provide feedback about feasibility.
• Support, review, and update training documents and work instructions.
• Minor equipment troubleshooting as needed.
• Minor operation of equipment involved in the production process.
• Follow plant safety policies and procedures and proactively identify unsafe conditions.

• 3 + Years of experience Manufacturing environment.
• Physical stamina to (including but not limited to) stand, kneel, bend, push, pull, reach, grip, lift
• Exceptional understanding of safety procedures.
• Experience working with 3DX and SAP.
• Understand NIKOLA protocols - CAN/CR/DVN
• Knowledge of LEAN MANUFACTURING
• Self-motivated individual, enthusiastic to learn and improvise, ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Candidates must have current U.S. work authorization or be TN eligible from Mexico or Canada. This position is not eligible for CPT or OPT.