What To Expect
Tesla is seeking a highly motivated Manufacturing Engineer to develop and engineer new processes and high-volume automation equipment with the Stator team in Austin, TX. These production lines include highly automated manufacturing systems to wind and assemble stators into completed assemblies. You will work closely with Tesla’s internal Product Design, Production, Controls, Safety, Quality and Manufacturing Engineering teams and coordinate cross-functional design activities with equipment suppliers on-site to develop new stator manufacturing equipment. You will assume full ownership of the design, development and optimization, as well as lead the technical transfer of the line’s tools to Tesla Operations, qualifying them for use with the highest standards of safety, quality, and output.

What You'll Do

Develop manufacturing methods and specify equipment necessary for stator manufacturing, including the following processes: coil winding, laser welding, vision control and precision gaging, conveyance and robotic handling, electrical and end of line tests, plastics molding

Develop new highly automated manufacturing lines from concept to production

Optimize product flow and line efficiency while reducing Capex and lead-time

Generate machine specifications, documentation and manufacturing instructions

Generate process flow, failure mode effects analysis, and inspection methodology for new products

Identify and drive continuous improvement and cost reduction programs

Collaborate with the Stator Engineering Design team to propose solutions for Tesla’s future products

Drive excellence in project execution by defining, managing, and executing project timelines to ensure on-time delivery through proactive program management

What You'll Bring

Experience improving production processes using data analysis software (Minitab, JMP)

Experience with SolidWorks or other 3D CAD software

Experience working with automation systems and robotics controlled by PLCs

Strong hands-on experience with high-volume and pilot manufacturing

Proven track record of data driven methodology to solve complex problems

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering, or equivalent experience

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:

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)

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 (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

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