Sr. Manufacturing Engineer, Power Electronics, Semi

Sparks, Nevada, United States

• Category: Manufacturing Engineering

Description

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What to Expect

Tesla Manufacturing Engineers have the important role of designing “The machine that builds the machine”. We work with the cross-functional teams (Design, Quality, Production, Sustaining, and Supply Chain) throughout the entire lifecycle of a product (from initial design through prototype development and into full production) to develop high quality and efficient manufacturing equipment and processes that will produce Tesla’s cutting-edge power electronics. This role is located at Tesla's Gigafactory in Sparks, Nevada.

What You’ll Do

Develop and procure manufacturing equipment and fixtures for early-stage prototype builds and full-scale production

Collaborate with equipment integrators and suppliers to design, manufacture, and install equipment for medium to high-volume production

Characterize, validate, and implement new equipment and fixtures on the production floor

Develop and optimize manufacturing processes, including detailed work instructions to train technicians and line operators

Plan production workstation layouts for optimal product flow, ergonomics, and efficiency

Conduct process analysis, DOE, PFMEA, line balancing, and capacity modeling/simulation to improve manufacturing performance

Provide DFM feedback to the design team to enhance manufacturability, process efficiency, and yield

What You’ll Bring

5+ years of experience as a hands-on mechanical/manufacturing/design engineer working on mechanical and/or electromechanical systems

Experience using 2D cad tools for conceptual line design (AutoCAD) and 3D design for mechanical equipment, fixturing, and tooling (SolidWorks or CATIA) 

Experience with conveyance, transducer-based fastening systems, robotic systems (Fanuc preferred) 

Experience creating technical specifications for automated manufacturing equipment 

Experience providing Design for Manufacturability and Automation 

Degree in Mechanical 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.

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Company

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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.