Tesla · 11 hours ago
Process Engineer, Energy (Night Shift)
Buffalo, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid, Senior Level
$76K/yr - $113K/yr
2+ years expTesla is a leading company in the energy sector, seeking a Process Engineer for the night shift. The role involves process sustaining and continuous improvement on production lines for Supercharger or residential energy products, focusing on troubleshooting, process optimization, and applying lean manufacturing principles.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Electronics troubleshooting with PCBA, Altium and schematic analysis
Develop and modify line layouts, including material flow, waste reduction, and ergonomics, utilizing Lean Manufacturing best practices
Root Cause analysis of complex systems, and mitigation of failure modes via a systems approach
Analyze and optimize production processes to ensure safety while maximizing Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) in cost effective means while driving to achieve world-class quality levels
Lead NCM (non-conforming material) activities, including the documentation and troubleshooting of line fall out
Utilize structured problem solving techniques such as DMAIC, Ishikawa, Five Why (5W) and Eight Disciplines (8D)
Perform supporting activities for engineering and manufacturing including 5S and Lean manufacturing activities, material handling improvements, production line configuration, and safety procedures
Monitor and reduce process variation using techniques such as Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA)
Create and maintain Manufacturing Instructions, routings, and associated processes
Support 24 by 7 production operations
Qualification
Required
Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Physical Science, or equivalent relevant experience
2 years experience developing and improving high volume processes. Have a demonstrated track record of Overall Equipment Effectiveness improvement activities
Good understanding of Bill of Materials, Manufacturing Execution System, Specification Management, Change Point Management
Able to utilize structured problem solving techniques such as DMAIC, Ishikawa, Five Why (5W) or Eight Disciplines (8D)
Strong ability to work and communicate effectively with team and peers within a manufacturing and engineering organization. This includes excellent communication skills: written and verbal
Creative capacity for developing new ways to do things better, cheaper, faster in alignment with the Tesla approach to revolutionary product development
Preferred
Design for Manufacturability experience, Poka Yoke, and elimination of risk with design recommendations
Background in Automated Systems (Electronics, Computer Controls, Electromechanical, Fastening, and/or IT Systems) is preferable to support End of Line (EOL) troubleshooting
Linux, Tableau, and Minitab experience preferred
Experience programming in Python, C, C++ or SQL is preferred
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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2024-10-05Post Ipo Debt· $783M
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Chief Financial Officer
Tom Zhu
SVP of Automotive
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