Design, install, launch and improve High Pressure Die Casting manufacturing lines and all shop requirements.


Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross functional teams to gather requirements (e.g. part, rate, schedule, cost, etc.) for new casting lines
• Specify, design and lay-out equipment for high pressure die casting, from melt through trim, including major equipment and all ancillary items required to operate the cell
• Design custom fixtures, jigs, tools, etc. as needed, providing detailed build to print models/drawings for fabrication
• Evaluate failures and provide technical solutions to improve quality and / or OEE in the specified area.
• Perform major equipment repairs and rebuilds (some weekends and holidays required)
• Oversee mechanical, electrical and schedule performance of equipment suppliers following Tesla standards, some travel will be required (20%)
• Commission and troubleshoot new equipment, ensuring performance requirements (e.g. cycle time, uptime) are met
• Create documentation needed to sustain operation of the equipment (e.g. start up and shut down procedures, operation instructions, troubleshooting manuals, maintenance schedules)
• Lead the investigation and adoption of new manufacturing technologies and processes

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Previous experience in high pressure die casting or similar fields
• Experience designing manufacturing lines, fixtures and tooling in 2D (AutoCAD) and/or 3D (Catia/SolidWorks/Revit) environments
• Experience introducing new high pressure die casting equipment from design to launch phase
• Demonstrated project management abilities
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
• Electrical, mechanical and hydraulics background preferred

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)
• LGBTQ+ care concierge services
• 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 - $300,000/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.