Tesla · 5 days ago
Manufacturing Engineer, Joining
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelTesla is looking for a highly motivated joining engineer to create, develop and scale up joining processes for new programs. The role involves collaborating with Design Engineering and cross-functional teams to implement joining process designs, validate equipment, and ensure production lines are launched efficiently.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Collaborate closely with Structures Design Engineering and CAE Engineering to support Design for Manufacturability (DFM) in future programs early in the design phase
This role will be involved in the design, development, commissioning and ramping of automated joining equipment, while working in a cross-functional team to test, validate, and roll-out process and product design changes
Plan and execute DoEs to characterize boundary conditions and optimize process for the joining manufacturability and quality
Drive cell reviews of process design, fixture design, simulations, cycle time plan, line layout, equipment maintenance strategy and optimizing towards high-speed limits
During launch, this role will lead equipment installation, commissioning, and ramp of high-volume production lines, ensuring close collaboration with Tesla’s partner vendors to deliver the line in the shortest possible time and within project budgets
Take direct responsibility for achieving joining quality targets and lead all activities towards this objective including the development of quality control plans, PFMEA and dimensional improvement plans
Collect and prepare the final documentation handover package to ensure the long-term sustainability and optimization of new production lines
Qualification
Required
Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Welding Engineering, Materials Engineering, or equivalent experience
Experience of developing and launching welding and mechanical joining processes in automotive or electronics industries
In-depth understanding and knowledge of welding, mechanical joining process, equipment, and metallurgy
Able to function independently, be a strong collaborator when working in a team, detail oriented, organized, hands-on and able to make strong decisions
Remain engaged, initiative-taking, positive in tough circumstances, owning assignments and taking full accountability for their success
Extensive proficiency creating written and pictorial documentation of manufacturing processes
Collect, analyze, and summarize information to a general understanding, thinking abstractly and separating complex ideas into simple elements
Mastery of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, experienced with AUTOCAD, CATIA 3DX and other similar software/tools
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
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$20.12BKey Investors
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2024-10-05Post Ipo Debt· $783M
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Chief Financial Officer
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