Manufacturing Engineer, Stator, Optimus

Tesla•Austin, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Tesla is seeking a highly motivated Manufacturing Engineer to develop and engineer new processes and high-volume automation equipment with the Stator team in Austin, TX. These production lines include highly automated manufacturing systems to wind and assemble stators into completed assemblies. You will work closely with Tesla’s internal Product Design, Production, Controls, Safety, Quality and Manufacturing Engineering teams and coordinate cross-functional design activities with equipment suppliers on-site to develop new stator manufacturing equipment. You will assume full ownership of the design, development and optimization, as well as lead the technical transfer of the line’s tools to Tesla Operations, qualifying them for use with the highest standards of safety, quality, and output. Develop manufacturing methods and specify equipment necessary for stator manufacturing, including the following processes: coil winding, laser welding, vision control and precision gaging, conveyance and robotic handling, electrical and end of line tests, plastics molding Develop new highly automated manufacturing lines from concept to production Optimize product flow and line efficiency while reducing Capex and lead-time Generate machine specifications, documentation and manufacturing instructions Generate process flow, failure mode effects analysis, and inspection methodology for new products Identify and drive continuous improvement and cost reduction programs Collaborate with the Stator Engineering Design team to propose solutions for Tesla’s future products Drive excellence in project execution by defining, managing, and executing project timelines to ensure on-time delivery through proactive program management Experience improving production processes using data analysis software (Minitab, JMP) Experience with SolidWorks or other 3D CAD software Experience working with automation systems and robotics controlled by PLCs Strong hands-on experience with high-volume and pilot manufacturing Proven track record of data driven methodology to solve complex problems

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering, or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

Develop manufacturing methods and specify equipment necessary for stator manufacturing, including the following processes: coil winding, laser welding, vision control and precision gaging, conveyance and robotic handling, electrical and end of line tests, plastics molding
Develop new highly automated manufacturing lines from concept to production
Optimize product flow and line efficiency while reducing Capex and lead-time
Generate machine specifications, documentation and manufacturing instructions
Generate process flow, failure mode effects analysis, and inspection methodology for new products
Identify and drive continuous improvement and cost reduction programs
Collaborate with the Stator Engineering Design team to propose solutions for Tesla’s future products
Drive excellence in project execution by defining, managing, and executing project timelines to ensure on-time delivery through proactive program management
Experience improving production processes using data analysis software (Minitab, JMP)
Experience with SolidWorks or other 3D CAD software
Experience working with automation systems and robotics controlled by PLCs
Strong hands-on experience with high-volume and pilot manufacturing
Proven track record of data driven methodology to solve complex problems

Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
Medical plans > 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 Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible 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 (90 day waiting period)
Employee Assistance Program
Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly 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