Wereseeking elite engineers to develop advanced manufacturing processes for next-generation battery cells - the beating heart of every Tesla product. These cells will help make clean energy more affordable and widespread supporting our mission to speed up the shift to sustainable energy and abundance. In this roleyoullown and develop one or more laser weldingprocessesfor cell assembly. Youwillcollaborate with teams from design build & test equipment qualityvendorsand others - to create fixtures run experiments measure analyze iterate andvalidate.Youllturn parts into finished cell products that power real change. Expect a fast-paced environment withreal challengesand tight deadlines where your ideas matter and successdependson strong first principlesproblem-solving and teamwork. Our team values clear communication understanding others views hands-on approach and continuous learning.Youllwork alongside experts new talent and leaders from across Tesla growing your capabilities every day while staying focused on our shared goals.
Design and developlaser weldingmanufacturing processes starting at lab-scale toultimately enablehigh-volume production of cell products with improved quality reduced costs and increased efficiency
Hands-on engagement with manufacturing test equipment and automation development
Design and run experiments toidentifykey process parameters optimize processes to improve process capability quality and yield decrease cycle time
Use software tools to develop predictive insights into tool and process performance to unlock manufacturing performance and improve safety while reducing cost
Work independently and with vendors to understand root cause of failures propose design orcomponentchanges equipment modificationsultimatelyimplementandvalidateprocess changes
Define release andmaintaintechnical documentation including process specifications manufacturing instructions and PFMEA
Occasional travel to Tesla factories satellite team sites and suppliers domestic international as needed
Degree or equivalent experience inMechanical Engineering Engineering PhysicsMechatronics or a related field
5 years of experience as alaser welding processengineer process development process capability troubleshooting testing & validation data acquisition & analysis
Robust fundamentals inlasersheat transfer phase change weldability of materialsdemonstratedapplication to solve thorny problems
Demonstrated ability to design and execute experiments analyze data and apply structured problem-solving DOE FMEA 5-Why
Experience withevaluating a process for scalability andultimately scalingthe process into mass production
Hands-on experience with automated equipment sensors robots PLCs and material handling equipment
Proficiencywith hands-on fabrication skills
Proficiencyin 3D CAD modeling CATIA V5V6 experience is a plus
Foundational knowledge in GD&T proficiencyis a plus
Great communicationskills interpersonal & technical willingness to lead discussions with internal & external groups a team-first attitude
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 - 164400annual 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.