What to Expect 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.
What You'll Do
- 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
What You'll Bring
5+ years of experience as a hands-on mechanical or manufacturing engineer working on electromechanical systemsExperience 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 equipmentExperience providing Design for Manufacturability and AutomationDegree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experienceCompensation 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 :
Medical plans >plan options with $0 payroll deduction
Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefitsDental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contributionCompany Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSAHealthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefitsCompany paid Basic Life, AD&DShort-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)Employee Assistance ProgramSick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid HolidaysBack-up childcare and parenting support resourcesVoluntary benefits to include : critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insuranceWeight Loss and Tobacco Cessation ProgramsTesla Babies programCommuter benefitsEmployee discounts and perks program