Tesla is hiring: Manufacturing Engineer, Rotor in Austin

Tesla is seeking a highly motivated Manufacturing Engineer to develop and engineer new processes and high-volume automation equipment with the Rotor team in Austin, TX. These production lines include highly automated manufacturing systems to assemble permanent magnet and induction rotors. The manufacturing engineer works closely with Tesla's internal Product Design, Operations, Global Supply Management (Purchasing), Facilities, Production and Quality Engineering teams and coordinates cross-functional design activities with equipment suppliers to develop new Drive Unit manufacturing equipment. The manufacturing engineer will assume full ownership of the design, development, and optimization, as well as lead the technical transfer of the tools to Tesla Operations, qualifying them for use with the highest standards of safety, quality, and output.

Responsibilities

• Develop new highly automated manufacturing lines from concept to production
• Drive equipment and process optimization to increase yield, throughput, and availability while reducing cost and lead-time
• Manage installation, qualification, and ramp of manufacturing lines
• Lead validation of production processes and automated inspection tools
• Generate machine specifications, standards, and documentation

Requirements

• Strong hands-on experience with high-volume and pilot manufacturing
• Proven track record of data driven methodology to solve complex problems
• Experience with SolidWorks and AutoCAD or other 2D/3D CAD software
• Manufacturing process development, specification and evaluation experience
• Experience directing complex projects
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, or equivalent experience

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:

• 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