Tesla · 8 hours ago
Mechanical Engineer, Cell Electrode
Fremont, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$92K/yr - $196K/yr
5+ years expTesla is looking for an experienced Mechanical Engineer to develop production equipment and processes for dry electrode manufacturing lines. In this role, you will collaborate with various teams to drive manufacturing costs down while ensuring high product quality.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Develop high precision calendaring equipment for battery manufacturing lines
Write equipment technical specifications and closely collaborate with external OEMs to develop custom equipment
Perform stress calculations and run FEA models predicting part/assembly performance under application loads
Collaborate with process and product design teams on in-house development of novel processes and equipment to make those processes viable in mass production
Implement and validate manufacturing equipment in high-speed production lines
Prepare equipment documentation packages including 3D models, fabrication drawings, BOM, PFMEA, and Risk Assessments
Qualification
Required
Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent experience
5+ years of engineering experience in an industrial setting
Experience designing automated manufacturing equipment and high precision tooling in 3D (SolidWorks preferred)
Experience with multiple new equipment installations in production facilities
Project management experience, preferably with new production line launches
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to travel domestically and internationally
Preferred
Experience with high power rolling applications in paper, rubber, or steel industries is desired
Experience working with hydraulic positioners is desired
Experience with optimizing mechanical components to control elastic deformations on micron length scale is desired
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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