What are the responsibilities and job description for the Process Engineer, Cathode Production position at Tesla Motors, Inc.?
Tesla is seeking a highly motivated Production Process Engineer to contribute to the process improvement and management of new Production lines for our advanced cell manufacturing equipment for our cutting-edge Tesla Energy Batteries. The Battery is one of the most complex and challenging components designed and manufactured at Tesla. This is an exciting opportunity to build a world-class manufacturing facility from the ground up. Tesla is a demanding and fast-paced environment where you will work on a critical subsystem of incredibly exciting products. The Production Process Engineer will also work with cross-functional teams throughout the entire lifecycle of the product and processes. He/She will work closely with Engineering (Design, Maintenance and Manufacturing), Quality and production teams to bring the new product from initial design, through prototype development and finally into full production.
What You'll Do
- Develop process and tool knowledge with deep data analysis to execute OEE improvement/cost reduction opportunities
- You will be responsible for the process documentation and ensuring it is kept current like Manufacturing Instructions, Standard works documents, PFMEA, standard works, and Control Plans
- Utilize SPC data and tools to characterize all equipment processes for process center-lining, operating limits, robustness, and action limits
- Develop and enable data-driven operational and financial decisions through predictive insights and process performance
- Champion continuous improvement projects and standardization to support best in class lean manufacturing systems to maximize yield, capacity, and capability
- Generate and execute business improvement ideas for cost reduction, tool uptime, labor savings, material flow, and safety
- Develop and manage Poke Yoke setup and changes within Manufacturing Execution System (MES), line side visualization to improve productivity
- Perform supporting activities for engineering and manufacturing including 5S and Lean manufacturing activities, material handling improvements, production line configuration, and safety procedures
What You'll Bring
- Degree in Engineering, Mathematics, or Physical Science or equivalent experience
- 5 years of experience as a process engineer (process development/improvement, Six Sigma, process troubleshooting, innovation, data analysis, constraint analysis, flow optimization)
- Capable of identifying critical process parameters and applying statistics to process measurement and control
- Preferred data collection and analysis experience in a high-volume automated manufacturing environment. Provide actionable insights
- Proven understanding of BOMs, manufacturability, process design, process validation, assembly methods, design reviews, and cost reduction methodologies
- Applied knowledge of analytical tools - MySQL, Python, R, JMP, Minitab, Tableau, Matlab and Ignition software
- Prior experience with EV battery or Electrode manufacturing. Powder mixing, web Calendering, Lamination, Slitting, roll Winding operations will be a plus
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 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
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.