Tesla · 21 hours ago
Sr. Manufacturing Engineer, Tabless Process Dev
Fremont, California
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$80K/yr - $174K/yr
4+ years expTesla is seeking a highly motivated Senior Manufacturing Engineer to develop new processes and high-volume automation equipment with the cell manufacturing team in Fremont, CA. You will take ownership of new process development, process optimization, and support the technical transfer of processes and tools to production, ensuring they meet the highest standards of safety, quality, and throughput.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Design and execute experiments to evaluate and optimize manufacturing processes
Analyze process data to identify key parameters, trends, and equipment performance
Develop hypotheses and theories to explain observed process phenomena and validate them through structured experimentation
Support design, commissioning, and validation of pilot and production equipment
Perform measurement system analysis (e.g., Gage R&R, bias, linearity) to ensure inspection reliability
Lead root cause analysis and contribute to process capability and OEE improvement
Plan and conduct Factory and Site Acceptance Tests (FAT/SAT) for new or modified equipment
Create manufacturing instructions, process flows, FMEA, and inspection methodologies for new products
Qualification
Required
Degree or Equivalent Experience in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field
4-6 years of experience in high volume and pilot manufacturing or process development, preferably with roll-to-roll or winding processes
Experience improving manufacturing processes using data analysis software (Minitab, JMP)
Proficiency with SolidWorks or other 3D CAD software
Demonstrated ability to design and execute experiments, analyze data, and apply structured problem-solving (DOE, FMEA, 5-Why)
Hands-on experience with automation, sensors and PLC-controlled equipment in pilot or production environments
Strong mechanical aptitude, analytical mindset, and ability to translate observations into scalable process improvements
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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