Equipment Engineer, Cell Formation

What to Expect

The Cell Manufacturing Engineering team at Tesla is looking for a highly-motivated Manufacturing Engineer to contribute to the development and ramp of cell manufacturing equipment and processes for our cutting-edge Tesla Energy Batteries. The Battery is one of the most complex and challenging components designed and manufactured s is an exciting opportunity to contribute to Tesla's world class manufacturing facilities. Tesla is a demanding and fast-paced environment where you will work on a critical subsystem of an incredibly exciting product.

In addition to developing and ramping the line, the Manufacturing Engineer works with cross-functional teams to test, validate, and roll-out equipment to production.

• Own/Lead development of new/innovative manufacturing processes from proof of concept through to full scale production that enable improved battery performance and/or cost
• Drive ramp of new production lines by characterizing baseline performance and capability of each system and drive actions to maintain or improve performance as measured by product quality and tool availability
• Lead product design for manufacturability (DFM), DFMEA; develop and manage PFMEA, DFMEA risk assessments to prioritize process improvement projects and ensure adequate metrology and controls are in place

• Drive root cause analysis through process and equipment expertise, derive & execute DOE s accordingly, characterize boundary conditions and optimize process for manufacturability and quality
• Work independently and with vendors to build proof of principle tooling/fixturing for development, root cause of failures, propose design or component changes, and implement and validate equipment modifications
• Oversee equipment installation and coordinate with building and utilities team

• Analyze production with statistical software (JMP or Minitab preferred) to understand manufacturing uptime, availability, and reliability metrics—yield, OEE, cycle time, quality—and investigate bottlenecks to identify root cause and countermeasure to maximize throughput
• Troubleshoot and recover processes by PLC, HMI, or tool management software, and implement changes/improvements

• Ensure manufacturing lines meet uptime, availability and reliability metrics - OEE, cycle time, quality and first time through
• Generate and maintain documentation including machine and process specifications, manufacturing instructions, electrical and mechanical drawings, BOM, spare parts, PFMEA, control plan, process flow chart

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent experience
• 2 or more years of experience in a production environment and/or proven manufacturing development track record. Experience with high speed, high volume automated manufacturing equipment (Cell Assembly, Part feeding, packaging, Leak testing etc.) a plus
• Extensive proficiency with 3D (Solid Works, 3
  
  Dx, Catia) and 2D CAD (AutoCAD) platforms
• Experience with vision systems, PLC controls (Allen Bradley, Siemens, and/or Beckhoff) and MES & database system architecture and data tracking;
  Python and/or MySQL preferred
• Good mechanical aptitude and understanding of tolerance stack up
• 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
• A passion to implement and work on ramping a manufacturing line including experience with mechanical automation equipment, robots, design of electromechanical systems, PLCs, motion controls
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment, occasionally requiring extended hours
• Proven ability to operate under pressure while managing multiple priorities simultaneously

Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

• Medical plans with plan options and $0 payroll deduction
• Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both with options…