Tesla · 4 months ago
Sr. Joining Engineer, Body in White, Fremont Central Manufacturing Engineering
Fremont, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$104K/yr - $156K/yr
5+ years expTesla is a leading automotive manufacturer, and they are seeking a Senior Joining Engineer to manage and launch joining engineering projects from design to start of production. The role requires expertise in automotive manufacturing and joining equipment, along with responsibilities that include optimizing processes and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Specification of joining equipment & systems such as: spot welding, self piercing rivet, remote laser welding, material dispensing and laser braze
Manage CapEx project lifecycle: Justification, specification / option analysis, approval, spending & budget, factory acceptance testing, installation, commissioning, validation, and transfer of ownership
Joint development: creating parameters and joining schedules for unique stack-ups and joints in all joining applications
Production readiness declaration, including PM plans, spare part allocation, training, process documentation, lessons learned and production & quality sustainability
Optimize joining processes to improve quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. Robot path optimization, sequencing, parameter setup. Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as maintenance, quality, process to ensure process stability and performance
Structure improvement & standardization plans with long term vision to achieve company and department objectives
Study technologies to expert-level of understanding, utilizing internal & external technical resources to fully understand, teach and lead new / newly implemented technologies
Support / assist Maintenance in troubleshooting difficult breakdowns and chronic equipment failures. Provide technical training to maintenance, production, and other internal resource groups
Working in a hands-on capacity in a production environment to fully understand scope, impact, and associated challenges. Provide technical support to production, maintenance, quality, and other groups as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelors Degree or equivalent certification or proven equivalent experience
5+ years of experience with joining equipment and processes for BIW automotive: Self piercing rivet, remote laser welding, spot welding, material dispensing and brazing
5+ years of experience in setting up and running adaptive, 6-sigma, and other joining monitoring and optimization systems
Kuka and Fanuc experience for day-to-day joining process application (robot path & position teaching is a plus)
Proven interpersonal skills and ability to objectively resolve conflict within a large group
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
Able to work flexible hours and schedules as required
Benefits
Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) 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
Employee Assistance Program
Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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
Company
Tesla
Tesla is an electric vehicle and clean energy company that provides electric cars, solar, and renewable energy solutions.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Chief Financial Officer
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SVP of Automotive
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