Tesla
Manufacturing Engineer, Battery Joining Development
Tesla, Palo Alto, California, United States, 94306
Manufacturing Engineer, Battery Joining Development
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What to Expect Tesla is looking to hire a Manufacturing Engineer to contribute to the analysis and development of structural joining, bonding and forming processes for our cutting‑edge battery products. In this role you will drive technological advancement in this discipline as part of a small, specialized team. Battery development is at the heart of our company, and this is an exciting opportunity to work directly on the central challenges with electric vehicles – battery cost and performance. Tesla is a demanding and fast‑paced environment where you will work with a highly motivated team on extremely challenging projects.
What you’ll do
Evaluate candidate structural manufacturing process strategies for new high voltage battery products
Provide joining Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Reliability (DFR) input to product designers
Guide cross‑functional down‑selection of optimal applied process strategy, tech, and product interface definitions
Rigorous process and equipment development to achieve capability, performance, and quality targets
Process validation and optimization from initial prototype builds through release to full‑scale production
Drive proof‑of‑concept to greenlight new and novel methods, technologies, and suppliers
Evolve the structural manufacturing knowledge base through experiments, standards and benchmarking
What you’ll bring
1+ year of engineering or equivalent relevant experience
Experience developing and implementing one or more structural joining processes and equipment in high‑volume production (fastening; rivets; clinching; flow‑drill screw; rivnuts; high/low viscosity and single/multi‑part dispense of adhesives, sealants, gaskets, and potting; molding; casting; pressing; other)
Proficiency in Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) and experimental design
Capability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally
Degree in Engineering, Physics, Materials, or equivalent experience
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
Expected compensation $80,000 – $156,000/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 may also include other elements dependent on the position offered.
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Manufacturing Engineer, Battery Joining Development
role at
Tesla
What to Expect Tesla is looking to hire a Manufacturing Engineer to contribute to the analysis and development of structural joining, bonding and forming processes for our cutting‑edge battery products. In this role you will drive technological advancement in this discipline as part of a small, specialized team. Battery development is at the heart of our company, and this is an exciting opportunity to work directly on the central challenges with electric vehicles – battery cost and performance. Tesla is a demanding and fast‑paced environment where you will work with a highly motivated team on extremely challenging projects.
What you’ll do
Evaluate candidate structural manufacturing process strategies for new high voltage battery products
Provide joining Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Reliability (DFR) input to product designers
Guide cross‑functional down‑selection of optimal applied process strategy, tech, and product interface definitions
Rigorous process and equipment development to achieve capability, performance, and quality targets
Process validation and optimization from initial prototype builds through release to full‑scale production
Drive proof‑of‑concept to greenlight new and novel methods, technologies, and suppliers
Evolve the structural manufacturing knowledge base through experiments, standards and benchmarking
What you’ll bring
1+ year of engineering or equivalent relevant experience
Experience developing and implementing one or more structural joining processes and equipment in high‑volume production (fastening; rivets; clinching; flow‑drill screw; rivnuts; high/low viscosity and single/multi‑part dispense of adhesives, sealants, gaskets, and potting; molding; casting; pressing; other)
Proficiency in Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) and experimental design
Capability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally
Degree in Engineering, Physics, Materials, or equivalent experience
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
Expected compensation $80,000 – $156,000/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 may also include other elements dependent on the position offered.
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