What To Expect
Tesla is seeking a highly motivated Manufacturing Engineer to commission, troubleshoot and ramp automation equipment. The engineer will also refine and develop processes. This role is with the Cell Manufacturing Engeering, Tabless – “Welder” team. This engineer will lead the early lifecyle of complex, fully automated, and hi-volume manufacturing equipment: from power-on to validation, and will spend a significant portion of his/her time on the production floor. The scope of equipment and processes include as laser welding, hi-speed pick and place, computer vision, insertions, press-fits, etc. Other responsibilities would include run trials/DoEs, planning projects, developing spefications, writing procedures, interfacing with vendor, driving budget approvals, and redesigning equipment.The engineer will work closely and cross-coordinate with Tesla’s internal Production Engineering, Maintenance, Quality Engineering, NPI and Project Management teams.This individual will be based in Gigafactory Texas (GFTX), Tesla’s HQ in Austin, TX.
What You'll Do
Commission, validate with statistics, and ramp up automated manufacturing lines/equipmentTroubleshoot equipment, and setup and tune processes; root cause analyze and fix deviationsPerform experiments to improve existing processes, or to verify or develop new processesAnalyze and visualize production and trial data; present conclusions to cross-functional teamsGenerate equipment specifications, manufacturing instructions, and other documentationCollaborate with Production Engineering, Quality Engineering, and NPI teams on yield, quality and availability improvementsCoordinate installations and upgrades with vendors and internal suppliers
What You'll Bring
Degree in Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering or related degree, or equivalent experienceExperience in a high-volume manufacturing environment, and in hands-on electromechanical troubleshootingSkilled in data analysis (summary, regressions) and visualizations; experience with a data analysis softwareHas knowledge of electrical (DC) circuits fundamentals, and able to read schematicsKnowledgeable in quality concepts and related statistics (SPC, capability)Able to perform mechanical tolerance stack / GD&T analyses; experience with CAD software
Benefits
Compensation and 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
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