Sr. Manufacturing Engineer, Electrode Calendaring & Lamination

We are seeking highly motivated individuals to tackle manufacturing on a challenging new mass production line geared towards next generation cell production. You will be working alongside Engineers to develop an advanced new product and be among the first individuals to work on cutting edge manufacturing processes within Tesla. This fast-paced team is the perfect environment if you are interested in developing multiple skills and having an immediate impact on the future of electric vehicles. You will be a problem solver and an idea contributor. You will bring a get-it-done attitude while successfully developing new skills to add to your inventory and grow your career.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate design, assembly, install, and commission next generation calendaring, lamination, and slitting equipment
• Closely collaborate with external equipment integrators on custom automation equipment, focusing on optimizing the design, layout, and function of the equipment
• Generate machine qualification checklists and manage to install, commission, and start-up equipment balancing speed and safety
• Drive ramp of new lines by characterizing and improving baseline performance and capability of each system as measured by product quality and tool availability
• Development of the manufacturing process to use the equipment and ensure that all equipment, processes, and methodologies comply with applicable standards, company policy, and all Health and Safety Laws, Acts, Regulations and Codes
• Collaborate with facility, EHS, electrical and design teams for space readiness and site-specific installation plans
• Drive Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and develop specifications for custom automation equipment
• Provide hands on assistance to resolve technical quality issues related to customer complaints, manufacturing, engineering, test methods, equipment, etc.
• Create manufacturing introduction, machine instructions, and deliver training to operations and maintenance technicians to ensure and seamless handover of new equipment

Requirements

• Experience in high volume equipment manufacturing, installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting, as well as extensive project management
• Experience developing automated manufacturing equipment, fixturing, and tooling in 3D (SolidWorks preferred, Catia is also a plus)
• Experience introducing new equipment and new processes into a production environment. Aptitude to learn and incorporate new technologies
• Experience with LOTO and similar safety practices, as well as a drive to ensure your own and other's safety at work
• Experience documenting processes and procedures for manufacturing, maintenance, quality, etc.
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent with 5+ years of relevant experience or equivalent experience
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally (~5%)
• Ability to perform hands-on tasks related to commissioning and maintenance
• Experience in high volume manufacturing involving one or more of these areas is highly desired: Roll to roll processing, winding/rewinding, calendering/pressing, lamination, web handling, stamping, steel rolling/milling, aerospace/rocket engine hydraulics/mechanics, battery manufacturing (Li-ion, electrode, cathode, anode or other similar chemistries)

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