What to Expect
Tesla Manufacturing Engineers have theimportant roleof designing "The machine that builds the machine".We work with the cross-functional teams (Design, Quality, Production, Sustaining, and Supply Chain) throughout the entire lifecycle of a product (frominitialdesign through prototype development and into full production) to develop high quality and efficient manufacturing equipment and processes that will produce Tesla'scutting-edgepower electronics.This role is located at Tesla's Gigafactory in Sparks, Nevada.
What You'll Do
- Develop and procure manufacturing equipment and fixtures for early-stage prototype builds and full-scale production
- Collaborate with equipment integrators and suppliers to design, manufacture, and install equipment for medium to high-volume production
- Characterize, validate, and implement new equipment and fixtures on the production floor
- Develop and optimize manufacturing processes, including detailed work instructions to train technicians and line operators
- Plan production workstation layouts for optimal product flow, ergonomics, and efficiency
- Conduct process analysis, DOE, PFMEA, line balancing, and capacity modeling / simulation to improve manufacturing performance
- Provide DFM feedback to the design team to enhance manufacturability, process efficiency, and yield
What You'll Bring
5+ years of experience as a hands-on mechanical / manufacturing / design engineer working on mechanical and / or electromechanical systemsExperience using 2D cad tools for conceptual line design (AutoCAD)and 3D design for mechanical equipment, fixturing, and tooling (SolidWorks or CATIA)Experience with conveyance, transducer-based fastening systems, robotic systems (Fanuc preferred)Experience creating technical specifications for automated manufacturing equipmentExperience providing Design for Manufacturability and AutomationDegree in Mechanical Engineering, evidence of exceptional ability,or equivalent experienceCompensation 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 :
Aetna PPO and HSA plans >2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction
Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefitsDental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contributionCompany Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSAHealthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefitsCompany paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramSick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid HolidaysBack-up childcare and parenting support resourcesVoluntary benefits to include : critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insuranceWeight Loss and Tobacco Cessation ProgramsTesla Babies programCommuter benefitsEmployee discounts and perks program