Sr. Manufacturing Engineer, Battery Joining Development

What to Expect

Tesla is looking to hire a Sr. Manufacturing Engineer to contribute to the analysis and development of structural joining, bonding and forming processes for our cutting-edge battery products. In this role you will drive technological advancement in this discipline as part of a small, specialized team. Battery development is at the heart of our company, and this is an exciting opportunity to work directly on the central challenges with electric vehicles - battery cost and performance.

Tesla is a demanding and fast-paced environment where you will work with a highly motivated team on extremely challenging projects. This role requires domestic and international travel as needed.

What You'll Do

* Evaluate candidate structural manufacturing process strategies for new high voltage battery products

* Provide joining Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Reliability (DFR) input to product designers

* Guide cross-functional down-selection of optimal applied process strategy, tech, and product interface definitions

* Rigorous process and equipment development to achieve capability, performance, and quality targets

* Process validation and optimization from initial prototype builds through release to full-scale production

* Drive proof-of-concept to green light new and novel methods, technologies, and suppliers

* Evolve the structural manufacturing knowledge base through experiments, standards and benchmarking

What You'll Bring

* 6+ years of engineering, or equivalent relevant experience

* Demonstrated experience in the data-driven development and implementation of high-volume structural joining and sealing methods including product interfaces, materials, processes, and equipment (adhesives, potting, sealants, form-in-place gaskets, curing, fastening, riveting, clinching, pressing, hemming, welding, other)

* Proficiency in Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) and experimental design

* Degree in Engineering, or equivalent in experience and evidence of exceptional ability

Compensation and Benefits

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 > 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 Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible 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 (90 day waiting period)

* Employee Assistance Program

* Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly 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

Expected Compensation

$109,600 - $234,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

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Sr. Manufacturing Engineer, Battery Joining Development

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