Manufacturing Engineer, Energy Remanufacturing

What To Expect
Tesla’s Energy Remanufacturing team is looking for a highly motivated Manufacturing Engineer to create, develop and scale up manufacturing processes for our Energy products remanufacturing operations. This role will invent, develop, scale up and optimize manufacturing processes within a cross-functional engineering team. This role will also be responsible for line layout development and iteration. In this role, you will work closely with many organizations both internal and external to Tesla to evaluate field data and drive improvements to our product development and manufacturing processes

What You'll Do

Be an expert leader in the technical discussion and define process and equipment development roadmap for assembly processes

Work with internal and external teams to develop innovative process, product and equipment design solutions to advance manufacturing

Plan and Execute DoEs to characterize boundary conditions and optimize process for manufacturability and quality

Develop and manage PFMEA, DFMEA risk assessments to prioritize process improvement projects and ensure adequate metrology and controls are in place

Establish process controls for SPC and develop process related OCAPs 

Lead product design for manufacturability (DFM), DFMEA and sustainability, including: analysis of product design and identification of potential risks to the process 

Run CAE/CFD simulations to theoretically understand /De-risk new process/Equipment design changes 

Build process documentation to accurately define the process to cross-functional teams (equipment, quality, production, etc.) 

Be able to design, spec out, and procure equipment for line launches

Support business case development by blending technical rigor with financial prudence

What You'll Bring

6 years relevant experience in interdisciplinary/integrated engineering, process development, manufacturing engineering

Experience with dispensing applications, welding, and electromechanical assembly is preferred 

Engineering Degree, or equivalent experience

Experience with PLC programming, troubleshooting and configuration.  Good overall computer skills with demonstrated ability in Siemens programming language is preferred

3 years in a highly automated, high volume manufacturing facility, good understanding of Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), Safety, Ergonomics, Change Point Management, Spare Parts Management, is a plus

Strong problem-solving skills and an aptitude for learning systems quickly.  Able to utilize structured problem-solving techniques such as DMAIC, Ishikawa, Five Why (5W) or Eight Disciplines (8D).  Able to resolve high level performance issues into addressable actions, preferred

Able to read and interpret basic mechanical drawings and electrical schematics, experience developing and improving HMI’s, Fanuc Robotics/Ignition Experience, preferred

Demonstrated capabilities in manufacturing process development for new products and Ability to transfer technologies from R&D into manufacturing is required

Proven ability to successfully manage multiple projects and meet deliverable deadlines amidst changing requirements, deadlines, and priorities 

Manufacturing process specification and equipment specification and evaluation experience 

Benefits
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

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