Sr. Manufacturing Engineer, Power Electronics

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 Tesla's cutting-edge power electronics. This role is located at Tesla's Gigafactory in Sparks, Nevada.

Responsibilities

• Develop and procure manufacturing equipment and fixtures for early-stage prototype builds and full-scale production
• Collaborate with equipment integrators and suppliers to design, manufacture, and install equipment for medium to high-volume production
• Characterize, validate, and implement new equipment and fixtures on the production floor
• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes, including detailed work instructions to train technicians and line operators
• Plan production workstation layouts for optimal product flow, ergonomics, and efficiency
• Conduct process analysis, DOE, PFMEA, line balancing, and capacity modeling/simulation to improve manufacturing performance
• Provide DFM feedback to the design team to enhance manufacturability, process efficiency, and yield

Requirements

• 4+ years of 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, robotic systems (Fanuc preferred)
• Experience creating technical specifications for automated manufacturing equipment
• Experience providing Design for Manufacturability and Automation
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience and evidence of exceptional ability

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