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David Careers

Sr. Manufacturing Engineer, Optimus

Posted 4 days ago

teslaFremont (CA)
Manufacturing EngineersBattery Manufacturing

SENIORITY

Senior

SALARY

$130,400 per year

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About the role

Sr. Manufacturing Engineer Tesla is looking to hire a Sr. Manufacturing Engineer to contribute to the concept development and launch of battery manufacturing equipment for our cutting-edge Optimus robot. In this role you will take large scale manufacturing systems for new battery products and architectures from the early concept development stage through equipment launch, optimization and handover to local operations teams. Battery development is at the heart of our company, and this is an exciting opportunity to work directly on the central challenges for the all-new Optimus product architecture while still in its early development stages. Tesla is a demanding and fast-paced environment where you will work with a highly motivated team on challenging projects. In addition to developing manufacturing equipment and processes, manufacturing engineers work with cross-functional teams throughout the entire product lifecycle. You will work closely with design engineering, quality and production to take battery design changes and new battery designs from initial concept through prototype development and into full production.
Responsibilities:
  • Lead a high-volume, automated manufacturing zone, managing vendor relationships and coordinating project scope across production, design, and quality teams
  • Function as zone lead for new automated manufacturing equipment, overseeing development, commissioning, and implementation
  • Collaborate and manage internal and external equipment integrators from equipment development through handover to local operations teams
  • Develop specifications and manage RFQ process for new manufacturing equipment
  • Validate and optimize processes from early prototype builds through full volume production
  • Troubleshoot process capability and stability through root cause analysis and design of experiments
  • Identify root causes of production bottlenecks, equipment malfunctions, and variability, using first principles thinking to drive sustainable solutions
  • Use manufacturing data to inform decisions, track progress, and identify areas for improvement in real-time
  • Create detailed documentation for equipment handover to operations team
Travel domestically/internationally to help support equipment FATs and across Tesla sites as needed (plan options with $0 payroll deductionFamily-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefitsDental (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 HSAHealthcare 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&DShort-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 Expected Compensation$130,400 - $234,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

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