Sr. Manufacturing Engineer, Vehicle Power Electronics, Semi

Tesla•Austin, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Tesla Manufacturing Engineers have the important role of designing “The machine that builds the machine”. We work with the cross-functional teams (Design, Quality, Production, Sustaining, and Supply Chain) throughout the entire lifecycle of a product (from initial design through prototype development and into full production) to develop high quality and efficient manufacturing equipment and processes that will produce Tesla’s cutting-edge power electronics. This role is located at Tesla's Gigafactory in Austin, TX. Develop manufacturing equipment, fixtures, and processes to support early-stage prototype builds and scalable production Determine, procure, and qualify all equipment required for manufacturing processes Partner with equipment integrators to design and build tools and fixtures for medium to high-volume production Manage suppliers through specification, design, buyoff, and installation of manufacturing equipment Characterize, validate, and introduce new equipment and fixtures to the production floor Define production layouts for optimal product flow, ergonomics, and efficiency while developing detailed work instructions and training materials Lead process analysis activities including DOE, PFMEA, line balancing, and capacity modeling, and provide DFM input to improve manufacturability and yield

Requirements

5+ years of experience as a hands-on mechanical or manufacturing engineer working on electromechanical systems
Experience using 2D cad tools for conceptual line design (AutoCAD) and 3D design for mechanical equipment, fixturing, and tooling (SolidWorks or CATIA)
Experience with conveyance, transducer-based fastening systems, robotic systems (Fanuc preferred)
Experience creating technical specifications for automated manufacturing equipment
Experience providing Design for Manufacturability and Automation
Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

Develop manufacturing equipment, fixtures, and processes to support early-stage prototype builds and scalable production
Determine, procure, and qualify all equipment required for manufacturing processes
Partner with equipment integrators to design and build tools and fixtures for medium to high-volume production
Manage suppliers through specification, design, buyoff, and installation of manufacturing equipment
Characterize, validate, and introduce new equipment and fixtures to the production floor
Define production layouts for optimal product flow, ergonomics, and efficiency while developing detailed work instructions and training materials
Lead process analysis activities including DOE, PFMEA, line balancing, and capacity modeling, and provide DFM input to improve manufacturability and yield

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