Tesla

Laser Welding Manufacturing Engineer, Tabless Development

Tesla, Fremont, CA, United States

Tesla is seeking a highly motivated Senior Engineer to develop, engineer and innovate new processes and high-volume automation equipment within the Laser Welding cell manufacturing engineering team. Specifically, this engineer is expected to be or become a process and equipment expert in the field of discrete-step high volume cell manufacturing automation equipment and laser welding applications, including work in prototype stage lab environment and transferring it error free to high volume manufacturing. Other responsibilities would include supporting development and production ramp of highly automated precision jellyroll insertion and laser-based processes including welding/marking and more at component and completed assembly level. The Senior Engineer works closely with Tesla's internal Product Design, Operations, Facilities, Production and Quality Engineering teams and coordinates cross-functional design activities with equipment suppliers to develop scalable innovations in laser weld processes and cell assembly tools to ensure defect free quality product. This individual will also assume ownership of the design and technical transfer of these processes and tools to Tesla Operations, qualifying them for use with the highest standards of safety, quality, and output. This individual would be based in Fremont, CA but would function as a global expert of these systems and some domestic and international travel will be required.

Responsibilities

Drive development, installation, qualification and ramp-up of high speed, high precision manufacturing equipment including but not limited to laser welding systems, jellyroll and cell assembly equipment
Develop jellyroll insertion and laser weld/marking processes, qualifying them using statistically valid data sets and workflow
Team up with internal and external automation houses and equipment suppliers to iterate on and continuously advance state-of-the-art cell manufacturing processes/equipment
Generate machine specifications, documentation, and manufacturing instructions
Collaborate with Production Engineering, EH&S, Quality, Operations and Design for maximum yield, quality, machine availability and output
Optimize product and process flows, improve line and factory level efficiency while reducing Capex and lead-time for iterative manufacturing equipment

Requirements

Degree or equivalent experience in Mechanical / Mechatronics Engineering or 5+ years relevant experience
Process/Equipment Engineering experience in a high-volume, high-precision manufacturing environment. Experience in battery manufacturing is preferred
Experience with SolidWorks or other 3D CAD software, creating/validating layouts, tooling drawings, pneumatic and electrical schematics. Experience with PLC programming is a plus
Experience working with advanced precision automation, material handling systems, multi-kilowatt lasers, cell materials and vision systems
Experience with design and development of high throughput, automated alignment machinery
Strong background in GD&T and mechanical design analysis
Strong hands-on experience in a pilot manufacturing and lab scale environment
Proven track record of utilizing statistically significant, data driven workflows to solve complex problems

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)
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