Tesla · 3 months ago
Process Engineer, Precision Machining, Optimus
Lathrop, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$76K/yr - $135K/yrTesla is a leading electric vehicle and clean energy company, and they are seeking a Process Engineer to join their Production Engineering team. The role involves sustaining and improving automated manufacturing equipment, diagnosing equipment failures, and training shift technicians to ensure efficient production operations.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Sustain 24 by 7 production operations through responding to and resolving breakdowns quickly and efficiently to minimize downtime
Diagnoses equipment failures, finds root cause and improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness. Lead equipment upgrades with a focus on serviceability, reliability and process capability
Develop and improve equipment validation procedures including calibration and qualification
Become Expert Level Trainer on all machines in assigned area and be responsible for the level of knowledge of Shift technicians. Provide hands-on support to maintenance team to troubleshoot and resolve extended downtime situations
Takes initiative to create, implement and improve Preventative and Predictive Maintenance documents and schedules, under the direction of the Maintenance Planner
Participate in spare part analysis and inventory development, cost reduction, improvement working with Spares Department to RMA faulty components and communicate needs to the vendor
Qualification
Required
Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, Mechatronic, or a related field, or equivalent experience
Knowledge and understanding of engineering drawings, documents and GD&T
Ability to follow mechanical drawings of assemblies and components that include bearings, gearboxes, actuators, etc
Proficiency in mechanical assemblies of gearboxes (i.e press fits, fastener selection, etc.) and knowledge and understanding of gear metrology tools and methods
Familiar with torque tools, fixture design, CNC and automation equipment, control systems and communication protocol
Strong background in mechanical design for manufacturing and basic principles of material science & engineering with experience in transitioning products from prototype to high-volume production
Knowledge of material heat treatment basics and familiarity with failure analysis of heat treated components. Hands on experience of operating heat treatment equipment (i.e. induction hardening station)
Mindset to apply first principles for problem solving
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.
Founded in 2003
10001+ employees
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Funding
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$20.12BKey Investors
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2024-10-05Post Ipo Debt· $783M
2023-09-13Grant· $159.6M
2023-08-15Grant· $0.23M
Leadership Team
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Chief Financial Officer
Tom Zhu
SVP of Automotive
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