What To Expect
Lead all process engineering and/or sustaining activities for all parts in production; program, operate and troubleshoot a complete casting cell, must be well versed with all aspects of High-Pressure Die-Casting process.

What You'll Do

Establish, set, and maintain process parameters for High Pressure Diecast Machines in production. Follow up on all equipment issues and ensure normal operation when back in production

Program robots to establish optimized spray and extraction cycles

Support process development of all new dies and manage all aspects of process development, optimization, monitoring and sustaining, as an individual contributor or leading a team of process technicians

Collaborate with Tool & Die team to address all production issues related to Tooling, assist in systematic troubleshooting

Establish best practices for die spray programming, extraction cycle, while prioritizing maximum yield and uptime. Lead cycle time optimization/reduction and die life improvement effort goals

Actively participate and contribute to DFM process with Tesla product design and Tooling teams for new and existing parts

Read simulation reports, understand metal flow and thermal behavior, and provide die design suggestions

Create process documentation and work instructions as needed, using standard Tesla format. Create, update, track, and close work tickets as needed

Attend MRB and downtime meeting, lead cross functional teams in making improvements. Apply lean principles and drive continuous improvement activities for dies and processes

Obtain and review dimensional analysis; implement corrective actions to improve dimensional stability and capability

What You'll Bring

Degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineer, or equivalent experience

4 years’ experience in High Pressure Die-casting for automotive industry. Experience in injection molding may be considered as an alternate with no casting experience

4 years’ experience in high pressure diecasting process engineering

Minimum 2 years’ years or more experience with structural Aluminum components for automotive industry

Minimum two years’ experience in systematic troubleshooting of casting defects

Minimum two years’ experience in project management

Basic proficiency in 3D modeling and flow simulation software

Knowledge in Lean Manufacturing

Strong project management skills

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

$75,600 - $162,000/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.

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