Tesla · 1 month ago
Manufacturing Engineer, Cathode
Fremont, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$104K/yr - $174K/yr
3+ years expTesla’s Cathode Materials Manufacturing group is looking for a highly motivated Engineer to work on a critical challenge facing the world’s energy transition – Battery Cathode Materials. The role involves leading the development and deployment of processes and equipment, and designing new pilot facilities to produce high purity battery materials.
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Responsibilities
Create complete, organized, detailed scope of work packages, leading projects from concept through detailed design, fabrication, installation, and commissioning
Supervise installation and construction of piping and process equipment in accordance with design documents, specifications, and applicable codes
Develop, execute and report on commissioning and experimentation exercises of production equipment
Thoroughly learn and understand existing processes and equipment to address ongoing technical challenges and identify step-change improvement opportunities, including blank-slate concepts
Design, develop, and implement equipment modifications, improvements, and next generation tools from proof of concept through to full scale production
Support operations teams with achieving productivity and material quality targets on pilot and commercial scale systems
Lead mechanical troubleshooting activities for equipment and system commissioning in the field
Apply engineering fundamentals and a broad set of process engineering tools to solve technical problems and create novel detailed designs to address root cause of issue
Provide process engineering support to operations to help resolve process bottlenecks and other long-standing issues
Evaluate early stage/ lab scale processes for future production scale applications
Qualification
Required
Degree in Mechanical Engineering and 3+ years of industrial design experience, or equivalent experience
Ability to participate process hazard evaluations and HAZOP reviews
Ability to adapt, multi-task and prioritize work in a fast-paced environment with evolving changes in design requirements
A positive, 'do the impossible' attitude and ability to communicate with peers and stakeholders at all levels and engineering disciplines
Interface with equipment and component suppliers through concept development, system design, detailed design, procurement, installation, and acceptance testing
Proven strong understanding of engineering fundamentals and ability to apply them to equipment design and process development for high volume manufacturing
Knowledge of applicable fixed and rotating equipment engineering codes and standards and their application (ASME, API, ANSI, PIP)
Proven hands-on experience with prototyping and custom fabrication using CNC, lathe, mill, 3D printing, waterjet, etc
Experience reading fabrication drawings, equipment drawings, piping isometrics, and P&IDs
Preferred
Experience using 3D CAD design software (SolidWorks or Autodesk Inventor preferred)
Ability to perform basic FEA for design validation
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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