Tesla must hire about 360 people at N.Y. plant to avoid fine Tesla must hire about 360 people at N.Y. plant to avoid fine February 14, 2020 dzadmin Comments 0 Comment The factory, which produces photovoltaic shingles for solar rooftops, has been slow to ramp up since output began in late 2017. In a filing Thursday, Tesla said it intends to meet its remaining obligations at the facility.