Sr. Manufacturing Engineer, Drive Unit Inverter

What to Expect

We're on a mission to transform the world of drive unit inverters, and are seeking a Sr. Manufacturing Engineer to lead the charge. As a key member of our team, you'll play a critical role in reimagining and developing innovative manufacturing processes and equipment for Tesla's next-generation inverter products. Your expertise will help us redefine the boundaries of what's possible, driving early development and pilot line activities that will set the stage for a new era of inverter technology.

What You'll Do

• Design and develop cutting-edge manufacturing equipment and processes for high-volume production of drive unit inverters
• Collaborate with design engineers to ensure Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles are applied to new product designs
• Lead the design, development, and deployment of pilot lines, including tool specification, equipment installation, process development, and transition to high-volume production
• Work with equipment suppliers and integrators to design and develop custom equipment for pilot and high-volume production
• Apply various manufacturing techniques, such as joining (fastening, laser welding, brazing, soldering, adhesive bonding, sintering) and quality assurance methods (vision inspection, leak testing, electrical testing)
• Meet high-volume production targets (cycle time, availability, yield, quality, reliability) and drive continuous improvement
• Lead cross-functional teams to solve complex problems using data-driven decision making, collaborative leadership, and rigorous problem-solving methods

What You'll Bring

• 4+ years of experience as a Manufacturing Engineer developing and deploying electronics assembly processes in high-volume automated production environments
• Proven experience creating technical specifications for automated manufacturing equipment and processes, and driving installation, commissioning, and ramp-up activities
• Demonstrated expertise of Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Automation (DFA) principles to ensure efficient, high-quality production processes
• Proficiency in CAD tools, such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or CATIA for designing mechanical equipment, fixturing, and tooling
• Solid grasp of lean and six sigma principles, with experience using tools like DMAIC, RCA, DOE, FMEA, PCA, SPC, and Kaizen
• Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret complex data using tools like MySQL, Python, JMP, Tableau to make informed decisions

Compensation and Benefits

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 Aetna 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

Expected Compensation

$104,000 - $198,000/annual 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.

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Sr. Manufacturing Engineer, Drive Unit Inverter

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