Tesla · 15 hours ago
Sr. Test Equipment Engineer, Cell Manufacturing Engineering
Fremont, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$92K/yr - $196K/yr
3+ years expTesla’s Cell Manufacturing Engineering team is seeking a highly-motivated and experienced Manufacturing Engineer for a new project focused on power electronics and test applications. The role involves designing, developing, and commissioning high-speed automated equipment, while collaborating with a cross-functional team to test and validate process and product design changes.
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Responsibilities
Drive design, development, commissioning, and ramp of manufacturing equipment including but not limited to power electronics and test systems used in custom high speed manufacturing and qualify them using statistically valid data sets and workflow
Work collaboratively as the equipment expert to ensure production lines run in a safe, efficient manner producing high quality parts
Become owner / subject matter expert to drive equipment-related process improvement including detailed troubleshooting and root cause analysis
Drive manufacturing ramp by characterizing baseline and improving performance of equipment with power electronics and test systems; ensure manufacturing lines meet OEE goals
Troubleshoot and recover processes using PLC, HMI, or tool management software, and implement changes/improvements
Develop equipment specifications and process flow diagrams. Provide direction and mentorship to third party machine/automation suppliers and/or Tesla internal machine building team; participate in supplier/internal equipment FAT and SAT
Develop and manage FMEA / risk assessments to prioritize process and equipment improvement projects and ensure adequate metrology and controls are in place
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Test Engineering or another Engineering discipline, with 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in a high volume manufacturing environment, or equivalent experience
Experience in equipment using power electronics and test systems. Strong hands-on experience with pilot and high-volume manufacturing including practical knowledge of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, selection of related hardware (pogo-pins, pressure transducers, temperature controllers, current meters, etc.), instrumentation and software
Demonstrated experience solving complex electromechanical and software system issues with limited documentation to debug, build process know-how, and kick off improvement projects
Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals and ability to apply them towards manufacturing process development
Structured thinking and problem solving abilities. Proven through a number of root cause analysis following a data driven approach, statistical software (JMP) a plus
3D CAD design experience in production equipment, creating/validating layouts, tooling drawings, pneumatic and electrical schematics. Experience with PLC programming a plus
Availability for travel domestic/international as required; knowledge and understanding of Battery Cell technology a plus
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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