Process Development Engineer, Laser Welding

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.