Tesla · 2 months ago
Manufacturing Engineer, Manufacturing Development, Optimus
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$80K/yr - $240K/yrTesla is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to lead the development of innovative manufacturing processes. This role involves designing and prototyping automation equipment to support process validation and pre-production builds while collaborating with various teams to create high-performance products.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Develop and test manufacturing processes for existing and new products
Design automated and semi-automated tooling to support process validation and prototype builds through all phases of the product cycle
Provide Design for Manufacturing feedback to Product Design Engineering
Manage the procurement, construction, and deployment of automated production equipment
Manage suppliers during specification, design, buyoff, and installation of manufacturing equipment
Ramp high volume manufacturing equipment to meet acceptable performance before handoff to operations
Identify and drive continuous improvement and cost reduction programs
Generate and maintain machine documentations
Actively use tool data sources (e.g., MES reports) to quantitatively evaluate and track tool performance and create programs to improve relevant metrics
Ability to travel 10% of the time, both domestically and internationally
Qualification
Required
Prior internships or full-time experience in mechanical design of machinery and manufacturing engineering or similar role
Experience with manufacturing processes including fastening, press joining, induction heating, dispense, leak testing, soldering, wire prep, injection molding, machine vision, and part feeding
Proficiency using 2D & 3D CAD to generate engineering drawings, manufacturing layouts (e.g., Solidworks, Catia, AutoCAD)
Experience working with automation systems, robotics, PLCs, and data collection systems
Working knowledge of data analysis, statistics, SPC (e.g., JMP, Minitab)
Degree in Mechanical Engineering, similar degree, or equivalent experience
Ability to travel 10% of the time, both domestically and internationally
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.
Founded in 2003
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$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
Vaibhav Taneja
Chief Financial Officer
Tom Zhu
SVP of Automotive
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