Manufacturing Engineer, Drive Unit Assembly Manufacturing

Austin, Texas, United States

Description

What to Expect
Tesla is seeking a highly motivated Engineer to develop new processes and high-volume automation equipment supporting Drive Unit Assembly team in Austin, TX. These production lines include highly automated manufacturing systems to assemble motors, inverters, gears and gearboxes into completed drive units through functional testing and pack-out. You will work closely with Tesla’s internal Product Design, Controls, Safety, Quality, Facilities and Operations teams and lead cross-functional design activities with automation equipment vendors to develop and deploy new Drive Unit manufacturing lines. You will assume full ownership of the design, development, and optimization, as well as lead the technical transfer of the tools to Tesla Operations, qualifying them for use with the highest standards of safety, quality, and output.   

What You’ll Do

  • Develop new highly automated manufacturing lines from concept to production 
  • Drive equipment and process optimization to increase yield, throughput, and availability while reducing cost and lead-time 
  • Manage installation, qualification, and ramp of manufacturing lines 
  • Lead validation of production processes and automated inspection tools 
  • Generate machine specifications, standards, and documentation 

What You’ll Bring

  • Automation equipment design and development experience 
  • Manufacturing process specification and evaluation experience 
  • Manufacturing data analysis skills 
  • SolidWorks or other 3D CAD skills 
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, or equivalent experience 

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:

  • 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 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

Tesla is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any factor, including veteran status and disability status, protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.

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Company

Tesla

Overview

Our mission is to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy. With global temperatures rising, the faster we free ourselves from fossil fuel reliance and achieve a zero-emission future, the better. 

In pursuit of this mission, we make electric vehicles that are not just great EVs, but the best cars, period. We also produce and install infinitely scalable clean energy generation and storage products that help our customers further decrease their environmental impact. When it comes to achieving our goals, we pride ourselves in accomplishing what others deem impossible.

We are opening new factories and increasing our output everyday – join us in building a sustainable future.

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