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Tesla Motors, Inc.

Manufacturing Engineer, Cell Electrode

Tesla Motors, Inc., Fremont, California, us, 94537

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What to Expect Tesla is looking for an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to support production equipment and processes in dry electrode manufacturing lines. You will work closely with Process, Quality, and Production teams to implement continuous improvements to existing equipment. You will also plan and manage new production line installations.

The battery cell is a critical component in Tesla vehicles and storage systems, and in this role, you will have opportunity to drive manufacturing costs down while maintaining industry leading product quality.

What You'll Do

Prepare equipment documentation packages including 3D models, fabrication drawings, BOM, PFMEA, and Risk Assessments

Write Manufacturing Instructions to document details of equipment setup and function

Assist maintenance and process technicians with timely resolution of line down events

Lead major equipment overhauls during scheduled upgrade campaigns

Drive continuous improvements to increase equipment OEE, safety, ergonomics, and process yield

Create new manufacturing line layouts in collaboration with factory design teams

Write equipment technical specifications and closely collaborate with external OEMs to develop custom equipment

Implement and validate manufacturing equipment upgrades in high-speed production lines

What You'll Bring

Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent experience

3+ years of engineering experience in an industrial setting

Hands‑on experience supporting manufacturing line operation and driving continuous improvement projects

Experience drawing machine or production line layouts in 2D (AutoCAD preferred)

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to travel domestically and internationally

Experience designing fixtures and tooling in 3D (SolidWorks preferred)

Experience with new production line launches

Experience with industrial hydraulic systems and best operational practices to maintain such systems

Compensation and Benefits 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 $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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