Tesla · 1 month ago
Process Engineer, Solar Installation
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$84K/yr - $126K/yr
3+ years expTesla is a leading company in the energy sector, and they are seeking a Process & Quality Engineer within their Residential Energy team. This role focuses on driving process improvements for solar products and services, optimizing operations, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance efficiency and quality standards.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Track performance metrics, prioritize top issues, and drive continuous improvement activities with cross-functional teams for residential solar installations
Create process maps and models to inform rigorous process simulations
Conduct time studies and productivity flow charts to quantify ideal and actual performance metrics for solar installation efficiency
Analyze data from across the Tesla ecosystem to expose, highlight, and evaluate process trends
Manage projects and processes for new product introductions and sustaining products, developing standard processes, work instructions, quality standards, and troubleshooting steps for install teams
Maintain tool and part catalogs, test new tools and parts, and evaluate changes to tools and parts
Focus on improving cycle times, key performance indicators such as efficiency, yield, and profit, and simplifying process structures
Qualification
Required
Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical), other technical discipline, or equivalent experience
3-5 years of experience as a process engineer, project manager, operations manager, or similar role in an operations environment
Ability and willingness to travel domestically (5-10%)
Knowledge of energy system installation and design requirements, familiarity with electrical code, or knowledge of construction and roofing techniques
Field experience in solar installation or similar fields in residential construction such as roofing or energy storage
Strong interpersonal and communication skills to establish effective working relationships throughout the organization
Demonstrated analytical skills with familiarity in basic SQL as a plus
Preferred
Preference is for this position to be based in the San Francisco Bay Area or be willing to travel to the Bay Area frequently
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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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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