Sr. Manufacturing Engineer, Material Flow

Sr. Manufacturing Engineer, Material Flow

Tesla is seeking a motivated and accomplished senior-level engineer to lead the design and implementation of automated material handling systems for new and existing factories and programs at Tesla, based in Gigafactory Texas near Austin, TX.

Manufacturing engineers on the Material Flow Engineering team are responsible for the efficient and reliable flow of material to the Tesla manufacturing lines. As a senior Manufacturing Engineer, you will manage and own automated material handling projects from concept to completion, including design, implementation, and continuous improvement of automated material handling equipment.

Responsibilities

• Design automated material handling solutions to establish new and improved existing material flows throughout the factory.
• Concept development, detailed engineering design, and collaboration with 3rd parties on system build, integration, and testing.
• Responsible for specifying equipment in the form of project specifications and requirements.
• Leveraging outside partners for solution development and design.
• Managing project scope, budget, timeline, and implementation.
• Leading the overall layout and system design process.
• Communication with internal and external stakeholders and vendors about project status, critical items, and priorities.
• Supporting troubleshooting during installation and start-up and responsible for handover to Tesla production teams.

Requirements

• Degree in Manufacturing Engineering and/or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of practical automated material handling and process equipment design experience in industries such as automotive, consumer goods, distribution, semiconductor, or etc.
• A passion to work with automation equipment and design processes around it.
• Ability to lead a project from concept through to installation and hand-over while working in a close-knit, team environment.
• Must understand the integration of equipment design into existing or new systems.
• Values people, ethics, commitment, fun, and an engaging culture.
• Knowledge of and experience with material flow strategies and dynamic manufacturing systems.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills. Ability to manage several complex projects at the same time with high degrees of variation and uncertainty.
• Natural ability to speak and write effectively at all organizational levels.

Compensation and Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits:

• Aetna PPO and HSA plans with 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.