What are the responsibilities and job description for the CNC Mill Turn Programmer, Gear Lab position at Tesla Motors, Inc.?
Tesla's Bay Area Prototype Machine Shop is currently seeking a dedicated and skilled senior level CNC Mill-Turn Programmer to join the team and contribute to Tesla's mission.
The Prototype Machine Shop Team provides engineers and technicians across the organization with complex and critical machined components and assemblies to meet the most aggressive program objectives. Through close collaboration with a world-class team of fellow machinists, fabricators, engineers, and leadership, we enhance the design of systems and products from concept through production by bringing intangible ideas to the physical world. We contribute to a range of projects from concept and pre-production vehicles, energy systems, artificial intelligence, robotics, and other future-facing initiatives.
As a Sr. CNC Mill-Turn Programmer on the Prototype Team, you will be a key contributor in our Gear Lab initiative. This specialized team works with Tesla's outstanding Drive Systems and Materials Engineering teams to produce the world's best electric propulsion systems. If you are looking for a challenge and growth in your career, this is an exciting opportunity to push yourself to new heights while supporting innovative engineering initiatives using cutting edge tools, machines, and software.
What You'll Do
- Efficiently program, setup, and run 2-5 axis CNC Mill-Turn Lathes in a low-volume / high-mix workflow
- Work directly with engineers to review designs, project requirements, and provide DFM feedback
- Cut materials, build tooling, design and build fixtures, write, prove, and run programs at the machine, deburr and finish parts, measure and validate parts meet engineering specifications
- Program and machine complex gears to tight tolerances in various materials with tight deadlines
- Proactively track, document, and provide direct feedback with clear communication to management, engineers, and machinists on design, process, project status and outcomes with meticulous detail
- Investigate, procure, test, and validate tooling, workholding, and software solutions for gear machining
- Mentor junior machinists and programmers to improve competency across the shop
- Identify, present, plan, and implement general shop improvements
- Maintain shop equipment and keep your workplace clean and organized
- Perform all assignments in a safe manner while adhering to security policies
What You'll Bring
- 10 years of 5-axis CNC Mill-Turn programming experience or demonstration of exceptional capability
- Gear manufacturing experience includes hard turning, grinding, hobbing, shaping, broaching, or skiving
- Proficient in programming methods including G-code, conversational interfaces, and CAM (Siemens 840D and Esprit experience a plus)
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of engineering drawings, documents, and GD&T
- Ability to efficiently set up and operate multiple work-centers simultaneously
- Excellent communication skills with ability to develop and present technical information through verbal, email, text, phone, Microsoft Office suite, and other digital communication platforms
- Self-driven with positive energy, attitude, and eagerness to learn, grow and teach others
- Excellent mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, analytical skills and time management
- Ability to work efficiently and effectively both independently and as a team with minimal supervision
- Flexible with the ability to work overtime on short notice based on strategic needs of the company
Compensation and 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 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 (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
Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Salary : $28 - $56