Manufacturing Engineer, Zone Lead

Tesla, Inc.; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to lead the design and development of cutting-edge manufacturing equipment for battery modules. In this dynamic role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance production efficiency and quality. Your expertise in mechanical engineering, CAD tools, and design for manufacturability will be crucial in driving improvements and ensuring seamless integration of new processes. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of technology and manufacturing excellence, where your contributions will have a significant impact on the future of energy solutions.

Benefits

Medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction

Dental and vision plans with no paycheck contribution

401(k) with employer match

Employee Stock Purchase Plans

Company paid life and disability insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Back-up childcare resources

Employee discounts and perks program

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Design Engineering.
• Hands-on experience with mechanical and electromechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop manufacturing equipment and processes for high-volume production.
• Manage suppliers for equipment specification, design, and installation.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Design for Manufacturability (DFM)

2D CAD (AutoCAD)

3D CAD (SolidWorks, CATIA)

GD&T

Process Analysis

Robotic Systems

Automated Functional Testing

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

CATIA

Atlas Copco

Fanuc

Keyence

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer, Battery Module Zone Lead

Job Category: Manufacturing

Location: AUSTIN, Texas

Req. ID: 225158

Job Type: Full-time

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, NPI, 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 battery modules for Tesla's cutting-edge power electronics.

What You’ll Do:

• Develop manufacturing equipment, fixtures, and processes to support early-stage prototype builds and scale for high-volume production.
• Determine and procure necessary equipment for all manufacturing processes, collaborating with integrators to design and manufacture equipment and fixtures.
• Manage suppliers through specification, design, buyoff, and installation of manufacturing equipment.
• Characterize, validate, and optimize new equipment and fixtures for seamless production floor integration.
• Design efficient production workstation layouts to enhance product flow, ergonomics, and efficiency while conducting process analysis, DOE, PFMEA, line balancing, and capacity modeling/simulation.
• Provide DFM (design for manufacturability) input to improve processes and yield outcomes.
• Create detailed manufacturing instructions and documentation to train technicians, implement new processes, and ensure smooth handoff to production and sustaining teams.

What You’ll Bring:

• 3+ years of experience as a hands-on Mechanical/Manufacturing/Design Engineer working on mechanical and/or 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 (Atlas Copco preferred), robotic systems (Fanuc preferred), adhesive dispensing, laser welding, vision-based inspection, and measurement systems (Keyence preferred) or automated functional testing.
• Experience with GD&T and system stack up analysis.
• Experience creating technical specifications for automated manufacturing equipment.
• Experience providing Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Automation (DFA).
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience.

Compensation and 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).
• 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.

Tesla is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any factor, including veteran status and disability status, protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

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