Lead Manufacturing Engineer, Cell Manufacturing, Test Equipment

Teslas world-class Cell Manufacturing Engineering team is looking for a highly-motivated and experienced Manufacturing Engineer for an exciting new project. This engineer is expected to be or become a manufacturing expert in the field of power electronics and test applications and will be involved in the design development commissioning and ramping of high-speed automated equipment while working in a cross-functional team to test validate and roll-out process and product design changes.

The battery cell is a critical component in Tesla vehicles and storage systems. This role will have the opportunity to make meaningful contributions to our products. The work environment is demanding fast-paced and incredibly exciting. The ideal candidate should be ready to push their limits as they join in highly motivated and capable team to make unbelieve things into reality.

Drive design development commissioning and ramp of manufacturingequipmentincluding but not limited to power electronics and test systems used in custom high speed manufacturing and qualify them using statistically valid data sets and workflow

Work collaboratively as the equipment expert to ensure production lines run in a safe efficient manner producing high quality parts

Become owner subject matter expert to drive equipment-related process improvement including detailed troubleshooting and root cause analysis

Drive manufacturing ramp by characterizing baseline and improving performance of equipment with power electronics and test systems ensure manufacturing lines meet OEE goals

Troubleshoot and recover processes using PLC HMI or tool management software and implement changesimprovements

Build training material maintenance routines and related documentation for equipment life cycle management

Lead safety and ergonomic improvements to production equipment which meets or exceeds regulations or best practices

Identify equipment critical spare parts and ensure sufficient coverage to prevent extended downtime situations

Develop equipment specifications and process flow diagrams. Provide direction and mentorship to third party machineautomation suppliers andor Tesla internal machine building team participate in supplierinternal equipment FAT and SAT

Develop and manage FMEA risk assessments to prioritize process and equipment improvement projects and ensure adequate metrology and controls are in place

Degree or Equivalent Experience in Mechanical Manufacturing MechatronicsEngineering or another engineering discipline withmore than 5yearsof relevant experience in a high volume manufacturing environment

Experience in equipment using power electronics and test systems. Strong hands-on experience with pilot and high-volume manufacturing including practical knowledge of Electrical and Electronics Engineering selection of related hardware pogo-pins pressure transducers temperature controllers current meters etc. instrumentation and software

Demonstrated experience solving complex electromechanical and software system issues with limited documentation to debug build process know-how and kick off improvement projects

Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals and ability to apply them towards manufacturing process development

Structured thinking and problem solving abilities. Proven through a number of root cause analysis following a data driven approach statistical software JMP a plus

3D CAD design experience in production equipment creatingvalidating layouts tooling drawings pneumatic and electrical schematics. Experience with PLC programming a plus

Availability for travel domesticinternational as required knowledge and understanding of Battery Cell technology a plus

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

401k 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

91600 - 195600annual salary cash and stock awards benefits

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.