Tesla · 4 days ago
Sr. Manufacturing Engineer, Battery Joining Development
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$104K/yr - $198K/yr
6+ years expTesla is looking to hire a Sr. Manufacturing Engineer to contribute to the analysis and development of structural joining, bonding and forming processes for their cutting-edge battery products. In this role, you will drive technological advancement in battery development, focusing on challenges related to cost and performance in electric vehicles.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Evaluate candidate structural manufacturing process strategies for new high voltage battery products
Provide joining Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Reliability (DFR) input to product designers
Guide cross-functional down-selection of optimal applied process strategy, tech, and product interface definitions
Rigorous process and equipment development to achieve capability, performance, and quality targets
Process validation and optimization from initial prototype builds through release to full-scale production
Drive proof-of-concept to green light new and novel methods, technologies, and suppliers
Evolve the structural manufacturing knowledge base through experiments, standards and benchmarking
Qualification
Required
6+ years of engineering, or equivalent relevant experience
Demonstrated experience in the data-driven development and implementation of high-volume structural joining and sealing methods including product interfaces, materials, processes, and equipment (adhesives, potting, sealants, form-in-place gaskets, curing, fastening, riveting, clinching, pressing, hemming, welding, other)
Proficiency in Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) and experimental design
Degree in Engineering, or equivalent in experience and evidence of exceptional ability
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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