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Tesla Motors, Inc.

Manufacturing Engineer, Battery Interconnects, Optimus

Tesla Motors, Inc., Palo Alto, California, United States, 94306

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What to Expect We are looking to hire a Manufacturing Engineer to contribute to the development of electrical interconnection 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

Design electrical interconnection processes and equipment such as laser welding

Provide interconnect Design for Manufacturability (DFM) & Reliability (DFR) input to product designers

Validate and optimize processes from early prototype builds through full volume production

Drive proof‑of‑concept to green light new and novel methods, technologies, and suppliers

Evolve the electrical interconnection knowledge base through experimentation and benchmarking

What You’ll Bring

3+ years of engineering, or equivalent relevant experience

Experience developing and implementing electrical interconnect processes and equipment in high‑volume production (laser welding, ultrasonic wire bonding, ultrasonic welding, soldering)

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

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

Expected Compensation $80,000 - $174,000/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 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.

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