We are seeking an energetic, self-motivated Joining Engineer for a position in the Semi, Body Manufacturing Engineering team. A team focused on creating production processes for manufacturing body assemblies and battery enclosure. The successful candidate will have extensive theoretical and hands-on experience in all facets of various joining technologies and related equipment, as well as experience managing new product introductions, equipment projects (new installations) and process optimization, upgrades & modifications.
- Responsible for continues process optimization in current production environment
- Lead and assist production in all quality and process related joining topics and issues
- Support and assist Engineering and Maintenance teams in troubleshooting difficult breakdowns and chronic equipment failures
- Develop maintenance joining training program and conduct the training
- Project management of both internal maintenance projects and major contractor projects
- Develop & maintain proper PM documentation of all necessary procedures; periodic joining equipment maintenance tasks, process control, etc.
- Select and define required spare parts & consumables
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
- Experience in automotive industry is highly preferred
- 5+ years of experience with the following: welding and mechanical joining equipment and processes, self-pierce riveting, auto-bolting, flow drill screw, clinching, adhesive bonding, and hybrid bonding
- Experience in setting up and running mechanical joining monitoring systems is required
- 5+ years in process monitoring and optimization
- Experience in joining of dissimilar materials is preferred
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