Tesla · 8 hours ago
Data Engineer, Cell Manufacturing
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expTesla is re-thinking how batteries are made from the ground up, designing new factories and processes to scale battery manufacturing. The Data Engineer will drive analytics for factory optimization, develop data workflows, and create data-driven models to maximize yield and effectiveness across cell manufacturing factories.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Deep dive into process integration and manufacturing issues to ensure interactions between processes are understood and kept under control
Build data pipelines using Python, Apache AirFlow, Spark, SQL, ClickHouse and others
Build intuitive visualizations that quickly answer questions using software and tools such as JMP, Minitab, Grafana, Plotly, Tableau, React JS, and others
Develop models to simulate cell manufacturing processes to drive improvements and future line design
Work collaboratively with cross functional global teams
Design and develop new systems and tools to enable cross-functional teams to consume and understand data faster
Drive statistical data analysis, interpretation, and presentation of manufacturing data
Qualification
Required
Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, or equivalent experience
2+ years of manufacturing analytics experience within a high-volume manufacturing environment
Substantial programming experience (e.g., Python, MATLAB)
Proficiency in SQL and Python stack (e.g. pandas, numpy, matplotlib, NumPy, SciPy)
Strong communication skills to translate engineering questions into data/software requirements
Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals
Data visualization experience (e.g., Tableau, Grafana, Matplotlib, JMP, JavaScript)
Proven problem solver - demonstrated experience of data driven root cause analysis, strong statistical background is a plus
Experience with building data pipelines, database fundamentals, and machine learning models
Experience in DOEs and statistical analysis and presentation of experimental data
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
Recent News
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