Operations Research Engineer, Powertrain

Tesla is looking for a highly motivated engineer to develop, implement, and sustain models which will drive the optimize the total manufacturing process of our cutting-edge Energy Products and Model 3 Powertrain at Gigafactory 1, outside Reno, Nevada. Through a detailed understanding of the factory objectives and extensive collaboration with internal and external teams, you will help optimize our manufacturing and material flow process. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to Tesla's world class manufacturing facility in Nevada. Tesla is a demanding and fast-paced environment where you will work on critical subsystems of an incredibly exciting product

• Develop discrete event simulation models for factory and material flow processes; use the outputs of those models to drive continuous improvement and factory design
• Develop dynamic algorithms and linear programs to optimize factory, logistics, and business processes
• High quality decision support through, primarily but not limited to, discrete event and Monte Carlo simulation, linear programming, ADHOC Excel analysis, and other operations research methods
• Support of continouous improvment initiatives
• Business case development for capital expense projects
• 3+ years of experience in developing Discrete Event Simulations for manufacturing lines and processes
• Track record of excellence in current and prior roles
• Experience as part of a project team prioritizing multiple continuous improvement projects
• Able to work under pressure while managing competing demands and tight deadlines
• Competency with Microsoft Office suite, high proficiency with Excel
• BS and/or MS in Industrial, Manufacturing or equivalent engineering field, Computer Science
• Extensive industrial experience using Discrete Event Simulation (FlexSim Preferred)
• Distinguishing experiences/skills: Previous professional experience with simulation/modeling of complex processes, real world application of operations research methods (LP, etc.), experience deploying and managing dynamic LP, lean manufacturing, analytics (SQL, Tableau), operations research, lean manufacturing principles, scale manufacturing experience, programming languages: Python, C++, VB, Experience with AutoCAD is a plus
• Able to interpret simulation results and apply relevant statistical and quantitative data analyses to make effective recommendations

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