What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Manufacturing Engineer, Optimus Hands Process Development position at Tesla Motors, Inc.?
What to Expect
What You'll Do
What You'll Bring
Compensation and Benefits
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.
Tesla is seeking a Staff Manufacturing Engineer to spearhead process development for Optimus humanoid robot hands, one of the most complex and critical subsystems in the robot. In this role you will collaborate with Design, Manufacturing Automation, and Production teams to optimize designs for manufacturability, and develop innovative manufacturing processes that will enable high volume production.
What You'll Do
- Lead early-stage prototyping of new manufacturing processes for robotic hand assemblies
- Develop novel processes and equipment concepts that enable step-change improvements in production
- Define and validate critical process parameters for entirely new assembly methods
- Collaborate with Design teams to co-develop manufacturable new hand architectures
- Create and iterate on process recipes, fixtures and test methods in rapid prototyping cycles
- Identify and solve fundamental manufacturing constraints to unlock new design possibilities
- Document and transfer new processes from prototype to pilot production
What You'll Bring
- Lead early-stage prototyping of new manufacturing processes for robotic hand assemblies
- Develop novel processes and equipment concepts that enable step-change improvements in production
- Define and validate critical process parameters for entirely new assembly methods
- Collaborate with Design teams to co-develop manufacturable new hand architectures
- Create and iterate on process recipes, fixtures and test methods in rapid prototyping cycles
- Identify and solve fundamental manufacturing constraints to unlock new design possibilities
- Document and transfer new processes from prototype to pilot production
Compensation 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 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
Expected Compensation
$156,000 - $276,000/annual salary cash and stock awards benefits
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 : $156,000 - $276,000