Tesla · 1 month ago
Manufacturing Engineer, Optimus Actuators
Fremont, California
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$84K/yr - $276K/yrTesla is seeking a highly motivated Manufacturing Engineer to develop new processes and automation equipment with the actuator design team in Fremont, CA. The Manufacturing Engineer will optimize designs for manufacturability, streamline assembly processes, and implement automation solutions for actuators.
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Responsibilities
Collaborate with hardware engineering and production teams to take actuator design through prototype development and into volume production
Provide design for manufacturing feedback to simplify designs for highest production efficiency and scalability
Develop adaptable pilot assembly processes to support product design iteration and variable quality of incoming material
Develop flexible machine concepts for high-volume production minimizing complexity and cost while maximizing number of supported product variants
Generate machine specifications, process documentation and manufacturing instructions
Identify and resolve a diverse range of equipment mechanical, electrical, controls and software issues in production
Qualification
Required
Proficiency in mechanical assembly methods, electrical integration, testing and troubleshooting
Strong hands-on experience with pilot and high-volume manufacturing, and the transition between
Proven track record of data-driven methodology to solve multi-faceted problems
Ability to remain highly productive and organized while managing competing priorities and tight deadlines
Degree in Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering, or equivalent experience
Preferred
Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks, Catia, and AutoCAD preferred)
Benefits
Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna 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
Employee Assistance Program
Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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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