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Tesla is hiring: Manufacturing Engineer, Joining in Austin

Tesla, Austin, TX, US

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What to Expect Tesla Vehicle Manufacturing Engineering is looking for a highly motivated joining engineer to create, develop and scale up joining processes for new programs. This role requires to work closely with Design Engineering to take joining process designs and implement design changes. It also requires working closely with cross-functional teams including internal and external to develop new joining setup, conduct equipment validation and launch the line from initial concept through prototype development and into full production. What You'll Do

  • Collaborate closely with Structures Design Engineering and CAE Engineering to support Design for Manufacturability (DFM) in future programs early in the design phase
  • This role will be involved in the design, development, commissioning and ramping of automated joining equipment, while working in a cross-functional team to test, validate, and roll-out process and product design changes
  • Plan and execute DoEs to characterize boundary conditions and optimize process for the joining manufacturability and quality
  • Drive cell reviews of process design, fixture design, simulations, cycle time plan, line layout, equipment maintenance strategy and optimizing towards high-speed limits
  • During launch, this role will lead equipment installation, commissioning, and ramp of high-volume production lines, ensuring close collaboration with Tesla's partner vendors to deliver the line in the shortest possible time and within project budgets
  • Take direct responsibility for achieving joining quality targets and lead all activities towards this objective including the development of quality control plans, PFMEA and dimensional improvement plans
  • Collect and prepare the final documentation handover package to ensure the long-term sustainability and optimization of new production lines
What You'll Bring
  • Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Welding Engineering, Materials Engineering, or equivalent experience
  • Experience of developing and launching welding and mechanical joining processes in automotive or electronics industries
  • In-depth understanding and knowledge of welding, mechanical joining process, equipment, and metallurgy
  • Able to function independently, be a strong collaborator when working in a team, detail oriented, organized, hands-on and able to make strong decisions
  • Remain engaged, initiative-taking, positive in tough circumstances, owning assignments and taking full accountability for their success
  • Extensive proficiency creating written and pictorial documentation of manufacturing processes
  • Collect, analyze, and summarize information to a general understanding, thinking abstractly and separating complex ideas into simple elements
  • Mastery of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, experienced with AUTOCAD, CATIA 3DX and other similar software/tools
Compensation and Benefits Benefits Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
  • 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
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