Manufacturing Engineer, Battery Equipment Development

Tesla is looking for a highly motivated Manufacturing Engineer to develop and deploy manufacturing equipment within our cutting-edge battery factories. Battery development is at the heart of our company and this is an exciting opportunity to work directly on the central challenges with electric vehicles - battery architecture innovation, battery reliability, and battery cost. Tesla is a demanding and fast-paced environment where you will work with a highly motivated team on extremely challenging projects.Responsibilities Establish equipment requirements and develop design concepts Develop new manufacturing equipment for a high-volume production environmentDevelop specifications and manage RFQ process for new manufacturing equipmentLead and manage project scope from concept through production launchOversee detailed design of new manufacturing equipmentDevelop equipment validation plansCoordinate factory readiness and equipment installationFunction as lead Manufacturing Engineer or Project Manager on new automated manufacturing equipmentTransitioned products from low-volume prototypes to large-scale productionAbility and willingness to travel abroad (up to 50%) Requirements 3+ years of manufacturing engineering experienceMechanical design and layout development experience in CADUnderstanding of tolerancing and GD&TUnderstanding of manufacturing equipment safety systemsMultiple new equipment installations and product launchesLarge manufacturing line implementationDegree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, similar degree, or equivalent experience Compensation and Benefits BenefitsAlong 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 benefits Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) LGBTQ+ care concierge services 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 Employee Assistance Program Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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$80,000 - $240,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefitsPay 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.