Tesla · 1 week ago
Manufacturing Engineer, Cathode
Fremont, California
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$80K/yr - $240K/yr
5+ years expTesla is seeking a highly motivated Manufacturing Engineer for their Cathode Advanced Manufacturing group to help scale equipment and processes for novel battery materials. The role will focus on implementing new unit operations at the pilot scale with an emphasis on transferability to commercial scale production.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Develop new process and equipment strategies to enable and optimize novel cathode manufacturing strategies for scalability
Use engineering fundamentals, analysis, and design tools to create design concepts for robust machine designs that enable the study of critical performance parameters
Create and present detailed design and integration packages for project execution and delivery including PFD, P&ID and mechanical layouts
Develop, transfer and manage scope deliverables using internal and 3rd party resources
Author and lead commissioning and experimentation exercises for ramp and SOP of pilot equipment, and execute hands-on trouble shooting/RCA activities on chemical, mechanical and electrical systems
Communicate project and development outcomes across executive and partnered manufacturing teams, and author knowledge transfer documentation
Qualification
Required
Degree in Mechanical/Chemical/Electrical Engineering or related field from an accredited institution and 5+ years of design experience, or equivalent experience
Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to conceptualize equipment configurations
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with specific ability to write at a professional and technical level
Organized and detail-oriented
Desire to work in an extremely fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
Strong awareness of manufacturing and fabrication methodology
Preferred
Proficiency in using solid modeling CAD design software is advantageous (SolidWorks highly preferred)
Familiarity with bulk solids handling and experience with powder process technology
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
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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