Tesla · 1 month ago
Sr. Manufacturing Engineer, Line Lead, Optimus
Fremont, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$116K/yr - $198K/yrTesla is seeking a Sr. Manufacturing Engineer to help manufacture innovative products at their Fremont factory. In this role, you will drive the development of efficient manufacturing lines and processes for Optimus and Energy Products, collaborating with cross-functional teams from design to full-scale production.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Develop and validate manufacturing equipment, fixtures, and processes to support early-stage prototype builds
Determine and procure equipment that is necessary for all manufacturing processes used to build the product
Work with equipment integrators to design and manufacture equipment and fixtures for medium to high-volume production
Manage suppliers during specification, design, buyoff and installation of manufacturing equipment
Perform process analysis, DOE, PFMEA, line balancing activities, and capacity modeling/simulation
Provide DFM (design for manufacturability) input to design team for process and yield improvements
Create detailed manufacturing instructions to train technicians and line operators on new processes and equipment
Qualification
Required
Solid experience as a hands-on Mechanical/Manufacturing/Design Engineer working on mechanical and/or electromechanical systems
Experience using 2D cad tools for conceptual line design (AutoCAD) and 3D design for mechanical equipment, fixturing, and tooling (SolidWorks or CATIA)
Experience with conveyance, transducer-based fastening systems (Atlas Copco preferred), robotic systems (Fanuc or Kuka preferred), adhesive dispensing, laser welding or automated functional testing
Experience creating technical specifications for automated manufacturing equipment
Experience providing Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Automation (DFA)
Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent experience
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
Societe GeneraleEuropean UnionPennDOT
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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