Tesla · 1 month ago
Manufacturing Engineer, Battery Interconnects, Optimus
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$92K/yr - $180K/yr
3+ years expTesla is a leading company in battery development and electric vehicles, seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to enhance electrical interconnection processes for their innovative battery products. The role involves designing processes, validating and optimizing production, and driving technological advancements within a specialized team.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Design electrical interconnection processes and equipment such as laser welding
Provide interconnect Design for Manufacturability (DFM) & Reliability (DFR) input to product designers
Validate and optimize processes from early prototype builds through full volume production
Drive proof-of-concept to green light new and novel methods, technologies, and suppliers
Evolve the electrical interconnection knowledge base through experimentation and benchmarking
Qualification
Required
3+ years of engineering, or equivalent relevant experience
Experience developing and implementing electrical interconnect processes and equipment in high-volume production (laser welding, ultrasonic wire bonding, ultrasonic welding, soldering)
Proficiency in geometric dimensioning & tolerancing (GD&T) and experimental design
Capability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally
Degree in Engineering, Physics, Materials, or equivalent experience
Benefits
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
Company
Tesla
Tesla is an electric vehicle and clean energy company that provides electric cars, solar, and renewable energy solutions.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$20.12BKey Investors
Societe GeneraleEuropean UnionPennDOT
2024-10-05Post Ipo Debt· $783M
2023-09-13Grant· $159.6M
2023-08-15Grant· $0.23M
Leadership Team
Vaibhav Taneja
Chief Financial Officer
Tom Zhu
SVP of Automotive
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