Tesla Motors

Manufacturing Engineer, General Assembly, Charging Job at Tesla Motors in Buffal

Tesla Motors, Buffalo, NY, United States

Tesla Manufacturing Engineers have the important role of 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 (from initial design through prototype development and into full production) to develop high quality and efficient manufacturing equipment and processes that will produce battery modules for Tesla's cutting-edge power electronics.

Responsibilities

Develop manufacturing equipment and fixtures to support early-stage prototype builds
Determine and procure equipment that is necessary for all manufacturing processes used to build the product
Work with equipment integrators to design and manufacture equipment and fixtures for medium to high-volume production
Manage suppliers during specification, design, buyoff and installation of manufacturing equipment
Characterize and validate new equipment and fixtures for introduction to the production floor
Develop new manufacturing processes
Determine layout of production workstations for product flow, ergonomics, and efficiency
Perform process analysis, DOE, PFMEA, line balancing activities, and capacity modeling/simulation
Provide DFM (design for manufacturability) input to design team for process and yield improvements
Create detailed manufacturing instructions to train technicians and line operators on new processes and equipment

Requirements

Experience as a hands-on mechanical/manufacturing/design engineer working on mechanical and/or electromechanical systems
Experience 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 equipment
Experience providing Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Automation (DFA)
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical 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

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