Equipment Engineer, Cell Formation

About the role

• Equipment Engineer, Cell Formation | Tesla (Manufacturing)
• Location: AUSTIN, Texas | Req ID: 286226 | Job Type: Full-time
• What to Expect

The Cell Manufacturing Engineering team at Tesla is looking for a highly-motivated Manufacturing Engineer to contribute to the development and ramp of cell manufacturing equipment and processes for our cutting-edge Tesla Energy Batteries. The Battery is one of the most complex and challenging components designed and manufactured at Tesla.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to Tesla’s world class manufacturing facilities. Tesla is a demanding and fast-paced environment where you will work on a critical subsystem of an incredibly exciting product. In addition to developing working on ramping the line the Manufacturing Engineer works with cross-functional teams to test, validate, and roll-out equipment to production.

What You'll Do

• Own/Lead development of new/innovative manufacturing processes from proof of concept through to full scale production that enable improved battery performance and/or cost
• Drive ramp of new production lines by characterizing baseline performance and capability of each system and drive actions to maintain or improve performance as measured by product quality and tool availability
• Lead product design for manufacturability (DFM), DFMEA · Develop and manage PFMEA, DFMEA risk assessments to prioritize process improvement projects and ensure adequate metrology and controls are in place
• Drive root cause analysis through process and equipment expertise, derive & execute DOE’s accordingly, characterize boundary conditions and optimize process for manufacturability and quality
• Work independently and with vendors to build Proof of principle tooling/fixturing for dev, root cause of failures, propose design or component changes, and implement and validate equipment modifications
• Oversee equipment installation and coordinate with building and utilities team
• Analyse production with statistical software (JMP or Minitab preferred) to understand manufacturing uptime, availability, and reliability metrics-yield, OEE, cycle time, quality and investigate bottlenecks to identify root cause and countermeasure to maximize throughput
• Troubleshoot and recover processes by PLC, HMI, or tool management software, and implement changes/improvements
• Ensure manufacturing lines meet uptime, availability and reliability metrics – OEE, cycle time, quality and first time through
• Generate and maintain documentation including machine and process specifications, manufacturing instructions, electrical and mechanical drawings, BOM, spare parts, PFMEA, control plan, process flow chart

What You'll Bring

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent experience
• 2 or more years of experience in a production environment and/or proven manufacturing development track record. Experience with high speed, high volume automated manufacturing equipment (Cell Assembly, Part feeding, packaging, Leak testing etc.) a plus
• Extensive Proficiency with 3D (SolidWorks, 3Dx, Catia) and 2D CAD (AutoCAD) platforms
• Experience with vision systems, PLC controls (Allen Bradley, Siemens, and/or Beckhoff) and MES & database system architecture and data tracking Python and/or MYSQL is preferred
• Good mechanical aptitude and understanding of tolerance stack up
• Understanding of manufacturing equipment safety systems (Safety PLCs, safety category requirements, robot safety, safety guarding, light curtains, LOTO, etc.)
• Strong familiarity with structured problem-solving methodologies such as DMAIC, 5 Whys, Fishbone, and 8D
• A passion to implement and work on ramping a manufacturing line including experience with mechanical automation equipment, robots, design of electromechanical systems, PLCs, motion controls
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment, occasionally requiring extended hours
• Proven ability to operate under pressure while managing multiple priorities simultaneously

Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

• 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
• Earned Wage Access: Real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr. Managers levels)