Manufacturing Engineer, Zone Lead

Tesla Manufacturing Engineers have the important role of designing "The machine that builds the machine". We work with the cross-functional teams (Design, Quality, Production, Sustaining, and Supply Chain) throughout the entire lifecycle of a product (from initial design through prototype development and into full production) to develop high quality and efficient manufacturing equipment and processes that will produce battery modules for Tesla Energy.

Responsibilities

• Develop manufacturing equipment and fixtures to support early-stage prototype builds
• Determine and procure equipment that is necessary for all manufacturing processes used to build the product
• Work with equipment integrators to design and manufacture equipment and fixtures for medium to high-volume production
• Manage suppliers during specification, design, buyoff and installation of manufacturing equipment
• Characterize and validate new equipment and fixtures for introduction to the production floor
• Develop new manufacturing processes
• Determine layout of production workstations for product flow, ergonomics, and efficiency
• Perform process analysis, DOE, PFMEA, line balancing activities, and capacity modeling/simulation
• Provide DFM (design for manufacturability) input to design team for process and yield improvements
• Create detailed manufacturing instructions to train technicians and line operators on new processes and equipment

Requirements

• Experience as a hands-on Mechanical/Manufacturing/Design Engineer working on mechanical and/or electromechanical systems
• Experience using 2D cad tools for conceptual line design (AutoCAD) and 3D design for mechanical equipment, fixturing, and tooling (SolidWorks or CATIA)
• Experience with conveyance, transducer-based fastening systems (Atlas Copco preferred), robotic systems (Fanuc or Kuka preferred), adhesive dispensing, laser welding or automated functional testing
• Experience creating technical specifications for automated manufacturing equipment
• Experience providing Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Automation (DFA)
• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience

Compensation and Benefits
Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

• Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• LGBTQ+ care concierge services
• 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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