Tesla · 3 months ago
Sr. Manufacturing Engineer, Material Flow Automation Design & Implementation
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expTesla is currently seeking a motivated and accomplished Senior-level Engineer who will lead the design and implementation of automated material handling systems for new and existing factories. This role involves managing automated material handling projects, ensuring designs meet Tesla’s goals, and providing leadership to other Engineers and stakeholders.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Design automated material handling solutions to establish new and improved existing material flows throughout the factory. The design includes material arrival at docks, delivery to line-side locations, material transport between internal manufacturing lines, buffer/storage systems, robotic material handling solutions. Solutions will handle a large variety of products such as car bodies, large commodities (tires, seats, fascia, …), powertrain parts (electric motor components), pallets/boxes/trays, individual battery cells
Concept development, detailed engineering design, and collaboration with 3rd parties on system build, integration, and testing
Responsible for specifying equipment in form of project specifications and requirements
Leveraging outside partners for solution development and design
Managing project scope, budget, timeline, and implementation
Lead the overall layout and system design process
Communication with internal and external stakeholders and vendors about project status, critical items and priorities
Support troubleshooting during installation and start-up and responsible for handover to Tesla production teams
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering or equivalent experience
10+ years of practical automated material handling and process equipment design experience in industries such as automotive, consumer goods/food and beverage manufacturing, distribution, and semiconductor
A passion to work with automation equipment and design processes around it
Ability to lead a project from concept through to installation and hand-over while working in a close-knit, team environment
Must understand the integration of equipment design into existing or new systems
Values people, ethics, commitment, fun and an engaging culture
Knowledge of and experience with material flow strategies and dynamic manufacturing systems
Strong analytical and organizational skills. Ability to manage several complex projects at the same time with high degrees of variation and uncertainty
Natural ability to speak and write effectively at all organizational levels
Position will offer unique and complex engineering challenges that require persistence, innovative thinking and a positive attitude
Benefits
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
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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