Tesla
Manufacturing Engineer, Battery Interconnects, Optimus Job at Tesla in Palo Alto
Tesla, Palo Alto, CA, US
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
- 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
- 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