Tesla
Sr. Manufacturing Engineer, Vehicle Power Electronics, Semi Job at Tesla in Aust
Tesla, Austin, TX, US
What to Expect Tesla Manufacturing Engineers have the important role of designing "The machine that builds the machine". We work with the 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 high quality and efficient manufacturing equipment and processes that will produce Tesla's cutting-edge power electronics. This role is located at Tesla's Gigafactory in Austin, TX. What You'll Do
- Develop manufacturing equipment, fixtures, and processes to support early-stage prototype builds and scalable production
- Determine, procure, and qualify all equipment required for manufacturing processes
- Partner with equipment integrators to design and build tools and fixtures for medium to high-volume production
- Manage suppliers through specification, design, buyoff, and installation of manufacturing equipment
- Characterize, validate, and introduce new equipment and fixtures to the production floor
- Define production layouts for optimal product flow, ergonomics, and efficiency while developing detailed work instructions and training materials
- Lead process analysis activities including DOE, PFMEA, line balancing, and capacity modeling, and provide DFM input to improve manufacturability and yield
- 5+ years of experience as a hands-on mechanical or manufacturing engineer working on electromechanical systems
- Experience using 2D cad tools for conceptual line design (AutoCAD) and 3D design for mechanical equipment, fixturing, and tooling (SolidWorks or CATIA)
- Experience with conveyance, transducer-based fastening systems, robotic systems (Fanuc preferred)
- Experience creating technical specifications for automated manufacturing equipment
- Experience providing Design for Manufacturability and Automation
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
- 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