Sr. Manufacturing Engineer, Cell Assembly Equipment Development

Tesla•Fremont, CA

1d•$80,000 - $174,000

About The Position

Tesla is looking for a highly motivated Mechanical development engineer to create, develop and scale up manufacturing processes for our cutting-edge Tesla battery cell manufacturing line. This role will invent, develop, scale up and optimize battery manufacturing processes within a cross-functional engineering team responsible for the development lifecycle and launch into manufacturing. In this role, you will work closely with many organizations both internal and external to Tesla taking new battery designs from initial concept through into full production. The battery cell is a critical component in Tesla vehicles and storage systems. This role will have the opportunity to make meaningful contributions to our products. The work environment is demanding, fast-paced and incredibly exciting. The ideal candidate should be ready to push their limits, as they join inhighly motivated and capable team to make unbelievable things happen.

Requirements

Degree or relevant experience in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field
10+ years relevant experience in interdisciplinary/integrated engineering, process development, manufacturing engineering, or 5+ years in Battery R&D and Manufacturing in a commercial lithium-ion environment
In-depth understanding and knowledge of lithium-ion battery technology including material selection, fabrication, and synthesis; new battery cell design, assembly, testing, and failure mode analysis. Hands-on experience with lithium-ion battery cell product development is a strong plus
Evidence of Deep understanding of engineering fundamentals and ability to apply them towards manufacturing process development
Demonstrated capabilities in manufacturing process development for new products and Ability to transfer technologies from R&D into manufacturing is required
Proven ability to successfully manage multiple projects and meet deliverable deadlines amidst changing requirements, deadlines, and priorities
Manufacturing process specification and evaluation experience

Nice To Haves

Experience with Metal forming/Stamping/ dispensing applications is preferred
Hands-on experience with lithium-ion battery cell product development is a strong plus

Responsibilities

Drive development of new/innovative manufacturing processes from proof of concept through to full scale production that enable improved battery performance and/or cost
Be an expert leader in the technical discussion and define process and Equipment development roadmap for Cell assembly processes – Metal forming/ Dispensing battery cell technology
Work with internal and external teams to develop innovative process, product and equipment design solutions to advance battery performance and cell manufacturing
Plan and Execute DoEs to characterize boundary conditions and optimize process for manufacturability and quality
Develop and manage PFMEA, DFMEA risk assessments to prioritize process improvement projects and ensure adequate metrology and controls are in place
Use tools like Minitab/JMP for data analysis and presentation of experimental data
Establish process controls for SPC and develop process related OCAPs
Lead product design for manufacturability (DFM), DFMEA and sustainability, including: Analysis of product design and identification of potential risks to the process
Run CAE/CFD simulations to theoretically understand /De-risk new process/Equipment design changes

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