Manufacturing Engineer, Cell Calendering & Lamination

What to Expect

We are seeking highly motivated individuals to tackle manufacturing on a challenging new mass production line geared towards next generation cell production. You will be working alongside engineers to develop an advanced new product and be among the first individuals to work on cutting edge manufacturing processes within Tesla. This fast-paced team is the perfect environment if you are interested in developing multiple skills and having an immediate impact on the future of electric vehicles. You will be a problem solver and an idea contributor. You will bring a get-it-done attitude while successfully developing new skills to add to your inventory and grow your career.

What You’ll Do

• Coordinate design, assembly, install, and commission next generation calendaring, lamination, and slitting equipment
• Closely collaborate with external equipment integrators on custom automation equipment, focusing on optimizing the design, layout, and function of the equipment
• Generate machine qualification checklists and manage to install, commission, and start-up equipment balancing speed and safety
• Drive ramp of new lines by characterizing and improving baseline performance and capability of each system as measured by product quality and tool availability
• Development of the manufacturing process to use the equipment and ensure that all equipment, processes, and methodologies comply with applicable standards, company policy, and all Health and Safety Laws, Acts, Regulations and Codes
• Conduct and lead root cause analysis (RCA) for equipment and process issues, using structured methodologies to identify systemic failures and implement effective actions
• Collaborate with facility, EHS, electrical and design teams for space readiness and site-specific installation plans
• Provide hands on assistance to resolve technical issues related to manufacturing, engineering, production, test methods, equipment, etc.
• Create manufacturing introduction, machine instructions, and deliver training to operations and maintenance technicians to ensure and seamless handover of new equipment

What You’ll Bring

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of hands-on manufacturing engineering experience
• Experience in high volume equipment manufacturing, installation, and commissioning, as well as extensive project management
• Experience developing manufacturing equipment, fixturing, and tooling in 3D (Solid Works preferred, Catia is also a plus)
• Experience introducing new equipment and new processes into a production environment. Aptitude to learn and incorporate new technologies
• Experience with LOTO, risk assessments, and similar safety practices, as well as a drive to ensure your own and other’s safety at work
• Experience troubleshooting complex equipment problems in a hands-on environment, as well as building OCAP frameworks for equipment reliability
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally (~5%)
• Experience in high volume manufacturing involving one or more of these areas is highly desired: Roll to roll processing, winding/rewinding, calendering/pressing, lamination, web handling, pneumatic conveyance, vacuum systems, stamping, steel rolling/milling, aerospace/rocket engine hydraulics/mechanics, battery manufacturing (Li-ion, electrode, cathode, anode or other similar chemistries)