Manufacturing Equipment Engineer, Cell Formation

Manufacturing Equipment Engineer, Cell Formation

The Cell Manufacturing Engineering team at Tesla is looking for a highly motivated Manufacturing Equipment Engineer to contribute to the development and design of battery cell manufacturing equipment. Battery cells are one of the most complex and challenging components produced s is an exciting opportunity to contribute to Tesla’s world‑class manufacturing facilities and help design the next generation of high‑speed, ultra‑high‑scale automated manufacturing equipment.

The Manufacturing Equipment Engineer works with cross‑functional teams to test, validate, and roll‑out equipment to production. The ideal candidate takes pride in hands‑on work, analytical ability, organizational skills, and attention to detail. They appreciate an environment where superior work is encouraged and rewarded and where individuals carry tremendous responsibility.

• Take equipment from a rough concept to full production
• Manage equipment suppliers or internal design teams through development and deployment milestones – RFQ, PO release, FDR, FAT, SAT, SOP
• Develop line layouts, station requirements (work content, automated vs. manual, buffering strategy, redundancy requirements, etc.) and equipment timing charts
• Develop material flow strategy within the factory and identify utilities needed and utility distribution strategy (PDPs, compressed air, process water, etc.)
• Complete process failure mode and analysis (PFMEA)
• Visit and evaluate equipment vendors
• Oversee equipment installation and coordinate with building and utilities team
• Provide all necessary documentation, including manufacturing instructions, spare parts lists, maintenance plans, electrical drawings, and related materials; train relevant team members on equipment usage and hand over the equipment to the sustaining production team

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of related experience developing and launching new manufacturing equipment
• Experience with large manufacturing lines implementation
• Experience with industrial engineering concepts – line balancing and timing charts
• Good mechanical aptitude and understanding of tolerance stack up, ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally
• Understanding of manufacturing equipment safety systems (Safety PLCs, safety category requirements, robot safety, safety guarding, light curtains, LOTO, etc.)
• Strong familiarity with structured problem‑solving methodologies such as DMAIC, 5 Whys, Fishbone, and 8D
• Experience with developing layouts in AutoCAD and designing mechanical equipment, fixturing, and tooling in CAD (Solid Works preferred, Catia is also a plus)
• Experience with vision systems, PLC controls (Allen Bradley, Siemens, and/or Beckhoff) and MES & database system architecture and data tracking;
  Python and/or MYSQL is preferred
• Experience with following manufacturing equipment is a plus:
  Electrolyte fill, laser welding, prismatic cell formation, automated storage and retrieval systems

• 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 with a $0 paycheck contribution
• Company‑Paid HSA Contributions when enrolled in the high deductible Aetna medical plan
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
• Basic Life, AD&D, short‑term and long‑term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and vacation time (flex time for salaried positions) and paid holidays
• Back‑up childcare and parenting support resources
• Voluntary benefits – 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

Entry level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing, and Utilities

Austin, TX – $–$ (5 days ago)