Sr. Manufacturing Engineer, Energy Products, Industrial

Tesla is seeking a highly motivated hands-on Mechanical Engineer for a position in the Energy Manufacturing Engineering group as part of the "machine that builds the machine". The role is focused on working within a cross functional team to develop high quality, efficient manufacturing equipment and processes that will produce products for Tesla Energy.
The ideal candidate takes pride in their hands-on work, analytical ability, organizational skills, attention to detail, and appreciate an environment where superior work is encouraged, noticed, and rewarded. Their enthusiastic about the extensive learning opportunities this role offers, eager to share their expertise and mentor colleagues, and ready to take on substantial responsibilities.

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
• Conceptual equipment development and carefully balance product specifications, process requirements, layout complexity, cost, and lead-time limits
• Work with equipment integrators to design and manufacture equipment and fixtures for medium to high-volume production
• Determine layout of production workstations for product flow, ergonomics, and efficiency
• Provide DFM (design for manufacturability) input to design team for process and yield improvements
• Support building, debugging, validation and equipment duplication efforts, and fine-tune equipment for release to production
• Conduct detailed testing and validation of installed machinery to ensure robustness and quality
• Perform on-site and off-site acceptance testing (SAT/FAT) of equipment
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience as Mechanical/Mechatronics/Automation Engineer with focus in automation, machine design, robotics, and product development
• Experience using 2D CAD tools for conceptual line design (AutoCAD) and 3D design for mechanical equipment, fixturing, and tooling (SolidWorks or CATIA)
• Experience transitioning products and processes from prototype to production
• Experience with conveyance, transducer-based fastening systems, robotic systems (prefer Fanuc)
• Experience creating technical specifications for automated manufacturing equipment
• Experience providing Design for Manufacturability and Automation
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a similar field, 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)
• 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