What To Expect
Tesla is seeking a highly motivated hands-on Manufacturing Engineer for a position in the Energy Manufacturing Engineering group as part of the “machine that builds the machine”. The role is focused on working within a cross functional team to design and develop high quality, efficient manufacturing equipment and processes that will produce products for Tesla Energy.

The ideal candidate takes pride in their hands-on work, analytical ability, organizational skills, attention to detail, and appreciate an environment where superior work is encouraged, noticed, and rewarded. Their enthusiastic about the extensive learning opportunities this role offers, eager to share their expertise and mentor colleagues, and ready to take on substantial responsibilities.

What You'll Do

Design and develop manufacturing equipment and fixtures to support early-stage prototype builds

Determine and procure equipment that is necessary for all manufacturing processes used to build the product

Conceptual equipment development and carefully balance product specifications, process requirements, layout complexity, cost, and lead-time limits

Work with equipment integrators to design and manufacture equipment and fixtures for medium to high-volume production

Provide DFM (design for manufacturability) input to design team for process and yield improvements

Support building, debugging, validation and equipment duplication efforts, and fine-tune equipment for release to production

Conduct detailed testing and validation of installed machinery, including on-site and off-site acceptance testing (SAT/FAT), to ensure robustness and quality

What You'll Bring

4+ years of experience as Mechanical/Manufacturing/Automation Engineer with focus in automation, machine design, robotics, and product development

Experience using 2D CAD tools for conceptual line design (AutoCAD) and 3D design for mechanical equipment, fixturing, and tooling (SolidWorks or CATIA)

Experience transitioning products and processes from prototype to production

Experience with conveyance, transducer-based fastening systems, robotic systems (prefer Fanuc)

Experience creating technical specifications for automated manufacturing equipment

Experience providing Design for Manufacturability and Automation

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a similar field, 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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