Lead Manufacturing Engineer, Cell Manufacturing, Material Flow

Tesla; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 196,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electric vehicle manufacturer is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to drive the design and development of high-speed automated material handling equipment. The successful candidate will work collaboratively to optimize production lines and enhance equipment efficiency while ensuring safety standards. This role offers a competitive salary ranging from $91,600 to $195,600 annually, alongside comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, 401(k), and more.

Benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

401(k) with employer match

Employee discounts

Paid time off and vacation

Voluntary benefits like insurance and programs

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in high volume manufacturing.
• Strong engineering foundations and aptitude to learn.
• Experience ramping automated material handling equipment.

Responsibilities

• Drive design, development, and commissioning of automated material handling equipment.
• Work as equipment expert to ensure production lines run efficiently.
• Lead safety and ergonomic improvements to production equipment.

Skills

3D CAD design experience

Root cause analysis

Structured thinking

Problem-solving abilities

Electromechanical systems knowledge

Education

Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Mechatronics Engineering

Tools

PLC Programming

HMI Software

Statistical Software (JMP)

Job description

What To Expect

Tesla’s world-class Cell Manufacturing Engineering team is looking for a highly-motivated Manufacturing Engineer for an exciting new project. This role will be involved in the design, development, commissioning and ramping of high-speed automated material handling equipment, while working in a cross-functional team to test, validate, and roll-out process and product design changes.

The battery cell is a critical component in Tesla vehicles and storage systems. This role will have the opportunity to make meaningful contributions to our products. The work environment is demanding, fast-paced and incredibly exciting. The ideal candidate should be ready to push their limits, as they join in highly motivated and capable team to make unbelieve things into reality.

What You'll Do

• Drive design, development, commissioning, and ramp of automated material handling equipment such as automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS), conveyors, robots used in custom high speed automated manufacturing equipment. Design equipment fixtures, part loading, feeding, and conveyance equipment to add functionality and improve productivity
• Work collaboratively as the equipment expert to ensure production lines run in a safe, efficient manner producing high quality parts. Become owner / subject matter expert to drive equipment-related process improvement including detailed troubleshooting and root cause analysis. Become owner of data management effectiveness and reliability for automated active mover/transport systems
• Debug and optimize automated processes to reduce cycle times and maximize OEE. Troubleshoot and recover processes using PLC, HMI, or tool management software, and implement changes/improvements. Provide hands‑on support to maintenance team to troubleshoot and resolve extended downtime situations. Build training material, maintenance routines, and related documentation for equipment life‑cycle management
• Lead safety and ergonomic improvements to production equipment which meets or exceeds regulations or best practices
• Identify equipment critical spare parts and ensure sufficient coverage to prevent extended downtime situations
• Participate in supplier/internal equipment FAT and SAT
• Develop and manage FMEA / risk assessments to prioritize equipment improvement projects and ensure sufficient repair strategies

What You'll Bring

• Degree or Equivalent Experience in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Mechatronics Engineering or another engineering discipline, with more than 5 years of relevant experience in a high volume manufacturing environment
• 3D CAD design experience in production equipment, high volume part handling, conveyance systems, creating/validating layouts, tooling drawings, pneumatic and electrical schematics. Experience with motion control programming, backup and restoration a plus
• Strong engineering foundations, aptitude to learn
• Demonstrated experience ramping equipment into manufacturing – automation material handling equipment, parts and material feeding, conveyance, robots, electromechanical systems, PLCs
• Demonstrated experience solving complex electromechanical and software system issues with limited documentation to debug, build process know‑how, and kick off improvement projects
• Structured thinking and problem‑solving abilities. Proven through several root cause analysis following a data‑driven approach, statistical software (JMP) a plus
• Availability for domestic/international travel as required
• Knowledge and understanding of Battery Cell technology a plus

Benefits

• Medical plans > 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 Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High‑Deductible 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 (90 day waiting period)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly 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

$91,600 - $195,600/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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