Project Engineer, Product Introduction, Industrial Energy

Overview

The Project Engineer at the Tesla Megafactory is a key technical member to drive collaboration at multiple levels with cross-functional teams to deliver and execute Industrial Energy Storage product change management to the factory. The Project Engineer is responsible for supporting the development of new processes and carrying out each trial exactly to the established product specification. This includes managing the program from early prototype builds through to the launch of the production line.

The role extends into ongoing improvements to products to support effective scale and sustaining Tesla Energy products. The primary focus is to test and validate systems and parts involved in product development and manufacturing to ensure products are of the highest quality. The Project Engineer will establish validation standards, develop testing protocols, prepare equipment, document test results, and maintain records.

The role will identify, report, and adjust equipment or processes that require improvement and will collaborate with safety, design, product excellence, change control, manufacturing, and service departments.

• Lead manufacturing line trials for new products and processes to ensure product specifications and standards are achieved
• Manage quality assurance and procedures by testing and validating systems and parts; scope and implement new validation standards, and procedures
• Conduct Trial Preparation:
  Ensure part availability, line readiness, and prerequisite data obtained and consolidated;
  Complete Trial Report: document observations, analysis, and results, make recommendations as needed and drive solutions
• Record all issues found during trials and help drive to closure;
  Manage Trial Recovery: ensure manufacturing lines are validated and/or restored to prior condition post-trial; evaluate the success of each trial (yield, downtime, cost, safety, etc.); serve as subject matter expert on trials to ensure proper validation procedures are followed
• Become an expert level trainer in assigned areas and be responsible for the level of knowledge of Shift technicians; serve as subject matter expert on trials to ensure proper validation procedures are followed
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to scope and execute target outcomes
• Demonstrate strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a manufacturing and engineering organization, including written and verbal communication
• Lead and provide feedback in change control meetings through first-principles thinking

• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Understanding of manufacturability, process design, process validation, and assembly methods
• Aptitude to learn and incorporate new technologies
• Experience breaking down high-level performance issues into addressable action items; ability to identify issues and implement corrective measures
• Skill with electrical and computer-based tools, including precision measuring equipment, electrical test equipment, and computer databases; understands and applies principles, procedures, requirements, and policies related to specialized projects
• Proven ability to operate under pressure with rigid time constraints; exceptional capacity for tracking and managing simultaneous tasks with competing priorities
• Strong problem-solving skills and an aptitude for learning systems quickly; able to use structured problem-solving techniques (DMAIC, Ishikawa, Five Why, or 8D) to resolve high-level performance issues into actionable items
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, occasionally requiring extended hours
• Strong ability to communicate effectively within a manufacturing and engineering organization, including written and verbal communication

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 with two medical plan options and $0 payroll deduction
• Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans with $0 paycheck contribution options
• Company Paid HSA contributions 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 Plan, 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 salaried positions), and Paid Holidays
• Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
• Voluntary benefits including critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft and legal services, and pet insurance
• Weight loss and tobacco cessation programs
• Tesla Babies program
• Commuter benefits
• Employee discounts and perks program

Expected Compensation

$75,600 -…