Manufacturing Engineer, Industrial Energy Products, Megapack, Megapod in , United States

Manufacturing Engineer

Tesla is seeking a highly motivated hands-on Manufacturing Engineer for a position in the Energy Manufacturing Engineering group as part of the "machine that builds the machine". The role is focused on working within a cross functional team to design and develop high quality, efficient manufacturing equipment and processes that will produce products for Tesla Energy.
The ideal candidate takes pride in their hands-on work, analytical ability, organizational skills, attention to detail, and appreciate an environment where superior work is encouraged, noticed, and rewarded. They are enthusiastic about the extensive learning opportunities this role offers, eager to share their expertise and mentor colleagues, and ready to take on substantial responsibilities.
We are hiring for multiple levels. Final leveling will be determined after the interview process based on experience and qualifications.
Responsibilities

Design and develop manufacturing equipment and fixtures to support early-stage prototype builds
Determine and procure equipment that is necessary for all manufacturing processes used to build the product
Conceptual equipment development and carefully balance product specifications, process requirements, layout complexity, cost, and lead-time limits
Work with equipment integrators to design and manufacture equipment and fixtures for medium to high-volume production
Provide DFM (design for manufacturability) input to design team for process and yield improvements
Support building, debugging, validation and equipment duplication efforts, and fine-tune equipment for release to production
Conduct detailed testing and validation of installed machinery, including on-site and off-site acceptance testing (SAT/FAT), to ensure robustness and quality
Requirements

4+ years of experience as Mechanical/Manufacturing/Automation Engineer with focus in automation, machine design, robotics, and product development
Experience using 2D CAD tools for conceptual line design (AutoCAD) and 3D design for mechanical equipment, fixturing, and tooling (SolidWorks or CATIA)
Experience transitioning products and processes from prototype to production
Experience with conveyance, transducer-based fastening systems, robotic systems (prefer Fanuc)
Experience creating technical specifications for automated manufacturing equipment
Experience providing Design for Manufacturability and Automation
Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a similar field, or equivalent experience
Compensation & Benefits

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 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