Sr. CNC Mill Turn Programmer, Gear Lab

About the role

• Sr. CNC Mill Turn Programmer, Gear Lab | Tesla (Design)
• Location: FREMONT, California | Req ID: 280546 | Job Type: Full-time
• What to Expect

Tesla’s Bay Area Prototype Team is seeking a skilled, highly motivated, and experienced CNC Mill-Turn Programmer for a senior position on our Gear Lab Team. This is an opportunity to be an integral part of a specialized unit partnering with Tesla’s Drive Systems Engineering. Together, our R&D efforts aim to produce the world’s best electric propulsion systems.

At the DSE Gear Lab, you will contribute to the production of cutting edge geartrain components made to the highest quality standards for electric propulsion applications. Working in a dynamic and fast-paced prototype environment, we look to you to develop and execute efficient setups of our CNC equipment to meet design engineering objectives.

The ideal candidate will autonomously operate machinery and educate junior operators on precision turning practices and collaborate with manufacturing and design engineers. The selected candidate will learn and perform various gear cutting techniques, thus an open mindset and willingness to learn will be an asset.

This position will be stationed within Tesla’s greater Prototype Machine Shop which serves engineering initiatives across the entire organization, including pre-production vehicles, energy systems, artificial intelligence, and other future-shaping products. Working alongside the Prototype Machine Shop team, opportunities to assist in these adjacent efforts will be present. Our world-class team looks forward to working with you on this exciting initiative!

What You'll Do

• Program, setup and operate CNC B-Axis Mill-Turns and other lathes in a low-volume & high-mix workflow
• Work closely with engineers and project stakeholders to provide crucial input on design for manufacturability
• Cut materials, build tooling, set fixtures, write, prove, and run programs, deburr, and finish parts
• Machine complex components to tight tolerances in various materials
• Use various inspection and measurement tools to validate your work
• Collaborate closely and provide direct feedback with clear communication to management, engineers, Gear Lab technicians, and other machinists on design, process, project status and outcomes
• Tracking and documentation of machining processes and results when necessary
• Maintain shop equipment as required

What You'll Bring

• 5+ years of CNC lathe programming experience with 3+ years of B-axis mill-turn programming experience, or demonstration of exceptional ability
• Proficiency in programming methods including G-code, conversational interfaces, and CAM software
• Demonstrated experience producing high-quality steel components (experience with gears a plus)
• Ability to balance workload across multiple work centers simultaneously
• Ability to identify, procure, and implement effective tooling and work-holding solutions
• Proficient with basic shop tools and machines (manual mill, engine lathe, drill press, bandsaw, belt sanders, hand tools etc.) and manual inspection tools (calipers, micrometers, gauge pins, bore gauges, etc.)
• Able to read and interpret engineering drawings, documents, and GD&T
• Flexible, with ability to work overtime on short notice based on strategic needs of the company
• Excellent communication skills with ability to develop and present technical information through verbal, email, text, phone, Microsoft Office suite, and other digital communication platforms

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)

Expected Compensation$27.92 - $78.00/hour + cash and stock awards + benefitsPay 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.