Teslas world-class Cell Manufacturing Engineering team is looking for a highly-motivated Manufacturing Engineer with experience in wet powder deposition applications for an exciting new project. This engineer is expected to be or become a manufacturing expert in the field of wet powder deposition applications and will be involved in the design development commissioning and ramping of high-speed automated equipment while working in a cross-functional team to test validate and roll-out process and product design changes.
The battery cell is a critical component in Tesla vehicles and storage systems. This role will have the opportunity to make meaningful contributions to our products. The work environment is demanding fast-paced and incredibly exciting. The ideal candidate should be ready to push their limits as they join in highly motivated and capable team to make unbelieve things into reality.
Drive design development commissioning and ramp of manufacturingequipmentincluding but not limited to rotogravure coating calendaring extrusion or similar wet powder deposition processes used in cell electrode manufacturing and qualify them using statistically valid data sets and workflow
Work collaboratively as the equipment expert to ensure production lines run in a safe efficient manner producing high quality parts
Become owner subject matter expert to drive equipment-related process improvement including detailed troubleshooting and root cause analysis
Drive manufacturing ramp by characterizing baseline and improving performance of equipment with wet powder deposition systems ensure manufacturing lines meet OEE goals
Troubleshoot and recover processes using PLC HMI or tool management software and implement changesimprovements
Build training material maintenance routines and related documentation for equipment life cycle management
Lead safety and ergonomic improvements to production equipment which meets or exceeds regulations or best practices
Identify equipment critical spare parts and ensure sufficient coverage to prevent extended downtime situations
Develop equipment specifications process flow and P&ID diagrams. Provide direction and mentorship to third party machineautomation suppliers andor Tesla internal machine building team participate in supplierinternal equipment FAT and SAT
Develop and manage FMEA risk assessments to prioritize process and equipment improvement projects and ensure adequate metrology and controls are in place
Degree or Equivalent Experience in Mechanical Manufacturing MechatronicsEngineering or another engineering discipline withmore than 5yearsof relevant experience in a high volume manufacturing environment
Experience in equipment using wet powder deposition systems including gainloss in weight hoppers mixers material conveyance. Strong hands-on experience with pilot and high-volume manufacturing including practical knowledge of rheology selection of related hardware and software
Demonstrated experience solving complex electromechanical and software system issues with limited documentation to debug build process know-how and kick off improvement projects
Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals and ability to apply them towards manufacturing process development
Structured thinking and problem solving abilities. Proven through a number of root cause analysis following a data driven approach statistical software JMP a plus
3D CAD design experience in production equipment creatingvalidating layouts tooling drawings pneumatic and electrical schematics. Experience with PLC programming a plus
Availability for travel domesticinternational as required knowledge and understanding of Battery Cell technology a plus
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 401k 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
91600 - 195600annual 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.