Tesla

Manufacturing Engineer, Battery Equipment Development

Tesla, Fremont, CA, United States

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 environment
Develop specifications and manage RFQ process for new manufacturing equipment
Lead and manage project scope from concept through production launch
Oversee detailed design of new manufacturing equipment
Develop equipment validation plans
Coordinate factory readiness and equipment installation
Function as lead Manufacturing Engineer or Project Manager on new automated manufacturing equipment
Transitioned products from low-volume prototypes to large-scale production
Ability and willingness to travel abroad (up to 50%)

Requirements

3+ years of manufacturing engineering experience
Mechanical design and layout development experience in CAD
Understanding of tolerancing and GD&T
Understanding of manufacturing equipment safety systems
Multiple new equipment installations and product launches
Large manufacturing line implementation
Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, similar degree, 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