What To Expect
Tesla is looking to hire a Sr. Manufacturing Engineer to contribute to the concept development and launch of battery manufacturing equipment for our cutting-edge Optimus robot. In this role you will take large scale manufacturing systems for new battery products and architectures from the early concept development stage through equipment launch, optimization and handover to local operations teams. Battery development is at the heart of our company, and this is an exciting opportunity to work directly on the central challenges for the all-new Optimus product architecture while still in its early development stages. Tesla is a demanding and fast-paced environment where you will work with a highly motivated team on challenging projects.

In addition to developing manufacturing equipment and processes, manufacturing engineers work with cross-functional teams throughout the entire product lifecycle. You will work closely with design engineering, quality and production to take battery design changes and new battery designs from initial concept through prototype development and into full production.

What You'll Do

Lead a high-volume, automated manufacturing zone, managing vendor relationships and coordinating project scope across production, design, and quality teams

Function as zone lead for new automated manufacturing equipment, overseeing development, commissioning, and implementation

Collaborate and manage internal and external equipment integrators from equipment development through handover to local operations teams

Develop specifications and manage RFQ process for new manufacturing equipment

Validate and optimize processes from early prototype builds through full volume production

Troubleshoot process capability and stability through root cause analysis and design of experiments

Identify root causes of production bottlenecks, equipment malfunctions, and variability, using first principles thinking to drive sustainable solutions

Use manufacturing data to inform decisions, track progress, and identify areas for improvement in real-time

Create detailed documentation for equipment handover to operations team

Travel domestically/internationally to help support equipment FATs and across Tesla sites as needed (<50% Travel expected)

What You'll Bring

5+ years of engineering or equivalent relevant experience

Experience developing and implementing manufacturing processes and equipment in high-volume production

Experience deploying, qualifying and validating new processes in a highly automated production environment

Proficiency in geometric dimensioning & tolerancing (GD&T) and experimental design

Design of mechanical equipment, fixturing, and tooling in CAD (SolidWorks preferred, CATIA is also a plus)

Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret production data and solve technical challenges using first principles

Familiarity with industrial engineering concepts such as line balancing and OEE

Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, 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

Expected Compensation

$130,400 - $316,800/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.

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