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Sr. Geartrain Manufacturing Engineer

Tesla, Palo Alto, California, United States, 94306

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Sr. Geartrain Manufacturing Engineer

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Tesla . Optimus actuator team is seeking a skilled and highly motivated engineer with gearbox manufacturing, design, assembly, machining and metrology experience to join the team. We work with cross-functional teams (Design, Quality, Production, Sustaining, and Supply Chain) throughout the entire lifecycle of a product (from initial design through prototype development and into full production) to develop volume manufacturable designs and processes that will produce gearboxes. The role of the Gearbox Manufacturing Engineer is to support gearbox manufacturing process development to produce world-class gearbox prototypes and drive scalable production methods to high volume production.

The ideal candidate takes pride in their work, has excellent engineering and physics fundamentals, is excited about manufacturing process development, does not shy away from a challenge, highly organized, has good great attention to detail, and is able to work in fast paced development environment with analytical and practical engineering focus.

What You'll Do

Drive the in-house manufacturing technology and process development of complex gear assemblies

Develop scalable manufacturing technologies that can scale from concept to high-volume production for gearboxes

Drive demonstration of developed gearbox manufacturing processes in a low volume, high-mix environment

Establish equipment requirements for high volume gearbox manufacturing and develop high-volume manufacturing methods; Drive machine tool equipment and tooling design developments with external suppliers and with internal entities for scalable high-volume (automotive level) production

Develop specifications and manage RFQ process for new manufacturing equipment

Design and build tooling that will be used gearbox assembly processes

Work closely with design engineering team to provide crucial input on DFM and DFA

Track and document process development activities on geartrain assembly, machining and heat treatment processes and report results when necessary

Develop equipment manufacturing, heat treatment, inspection, and test validation plans

Coordinate factory equipment installation, commissioning, and production hand off

What You'll Bring

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent, or equivalent experience

Mindset to apply first principles for problem solving

3D CAD experience/knowledge, preferably Catia/3DX, SolidWorks. Familiarity with computer aided manufacturing software (i.e. Mastercam, Esprit) and gear design & manufacturing software (i.e. KissSoft, Dontyne Gear Production Suite) is plus

Knowledge and understanding of engineering drawings, documents and GD&T. Ability to follow mechanical drawings of assemblies and components that include bearings, gearboxes, actuators, etc.

Proficiency in mechanical assemblies of gearboxes (i.e press fits, fastener selection, etc.) and knowledge and understanding of gear metrology tools and methods

Familiar with torque tools, fixture design, CNC and automation equipment, control systems and communication protocol

Experience in transitioning products from prototype to high-volume production

Strong background in mechanical design for manufacturing and basic principles of material science & engineering

3+ years of rotary product manufacturing experience (i.e. Actuators and Gearboxes)

3+ years of experience building production lines for geared products, including equipment design, tooling design and procurement and line commissioning

Benefits

Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna 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

Employee Assistance Program

Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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

Expected Compensation $106,400 - $206,520/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

Renewable Energy semiconductor Manufacturing

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