Tesla · 18 hours ago
Manufacturing Engineer, Welding
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelTesla is looking for a highly motivated Manufacturing Engineer for Welding process, who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can effectively manage large scale design and installation projects. The ideal candidate will use a first-principles approach to solve engineering problems and design solutions to meet the needs of Tesla.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Collaborate closely with Joining Engineering, Process Engineering and Design Engineering to support Design for Manufacturability (DFM) in new programs in the design and validation phases
During high volume launching, this role will work on the Spot welding, Mig welding and dispensing related equipment installation, commissioning, and ramp of high-volume production lines, ensuring close collaboration with Tesla’s partner vendors to deliver the line in the shortest possible timing and within project budgets
Stabilize welding process in high volume manufacturing environment after SOP
Take direct responsibility for achieving welding quality targets and leading all activities towards this objective including the development of quality control plans and PFMEA
Plan and execute DoEs to characterize boundary conditions and optimize process for welding manufacturability and quality
Arrange welding process training for production maintenance team
Collect and prepare the final documentation package to ensure the long-term sustainability and optimization of new production lines
Qualification
Required
Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Welding Engineering, Materials Engineering, or equivalent experience
Experience of developing and launching welding processes
In-depth understanding and knowledge of welding, equipment, and metallurgy
Able to function independently, be a strong collaborator when working in a team, detail oriented, organized, hands-on and able to make strong decisions
Remain engaged, initiative-taking, positive in tough circumstances, owning assignments and taking full accountability for their success
Extensive proficiency creating written and pictorial documentation of manufacturing processes
Collect, analyze, and summarize information to a general understanding, thinking abstractly and separating complex ideas into simple elements
Mastery of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, experienced with AUTOCAD, CATIA 3DX and other similar software/tools
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.
Founded in 2003
10001+ employees
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Funding
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2024-10-05Post Ipo Debt· $783M
2023-09-13Grant· $159.6M
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Chief Financial Officer
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