Sr. Manufacturing Engineer, Cell Assembly

The Cell Manufacturing Engineering team at Tesla is looking for a highly-motivated Manufacturing Engineer to contribute to the development and ramp of cell manufacturing equipment and processes for our cutting-edge Tesla Energy Batteries. The Battery is one of the most complex and challenging components designed and manufactured at Tesla. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to Tesla's world class manufacturing facilities. Tesla is a demanding and fast-paced environment where you will work on a critical subsystem of an incredibly exciting product. In addition to developing working on ramping the line the Manufacturing Engineer works with cross-functional teams to test, validate, and roll-out equipment to production. The ideal candidate takes pride in their hands-on work, analytical ability, organizational skills and attention to detail. They appreciates an environment where superior work is encouraged, noticed and rewarded and where individuals carry tremendous responsibility. They looks forward to learning an incredible amount on the job.

Responsibilities

• Own/lead development of new/innovative manufacturing processes from proof of concept through to full scale production that enable improved battery performance and/or cost
• Lead product design for manufacturability (DFM), DFMEA, Develop and manage PFMEA, DFMEA risk assessments to prioritize process improvement projects and ensure adequate metrology and controls are in place
• Drive root cause analysis through process and equipment expertise, derive & execute DOE's accordingly, characterize boundary conditions and optimize process for manufacturability and quality
• Lead design reviews at different design phases to develop specifications and accelerated test plans to validate the product for its determined lifetime
• Work independently and with vendors to build Proof of principle tooling/fixturing for dev, root cause of failures, propose design or component changes, and implement and validate equipment modifications
• Drive ramp of new production lines by characterizing baseline performance and capability of each system and drive actions to maintain or improve performance as measured by product quality and tool availability
• Analyze production with statistical software (JMP or Minitab preferred) to understand manufacturing uptime, availability, and reliability metrics-yield, OEE, cycle time, quality and investigate bottlenecks to identify root cause and countermeasure to maximize throughput
• Troubleshoot and recover processes by PLC, HMI, or tool management software, and implement changes/improvements
• Ensure manufacturing lines meet uptime, availability and reliability metrics - OEE, cycle time, quality and first time through
• Generate and maintain documentation including machine and process specifications, drawings, BOM, spare parts, PFMEA, control plan, process flow chart

Requirements

• Degree or equivalent experience in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in manufacturing engineering (10+ years of experience preferred)
• Experience developing manufacturing processes from prototype to mass production
• Experience with high speed, high volume automated manufacturing equipment (cell assembly, part feeding, packaging, metal forming, inspection systems etc.) a plus
• Extensive proficiency with 3D (SolidWorks, 3Dx, Catia) and 2D CAD (AutoCAD) platforms
• A passion to implement and work on ramping a manufacturing line including experience with mechanical automation equipment, design of electromechanical systems, PLCs, motion controls
• Expertise in Statistical Process Control (SPC), process capability, Data analysis tools ( JMP, Minitab, SQL)
• Proven ability to operate under pressure while managing multiple priorities simultaneously
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Significant experience in leading design reviews from ideation to production

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)
• 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
Expected Compensation

$80,000 - $174,000/annual 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.