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As a launch and sustaining engineer on Tesla’s Structural BatteryDesign Engineering Team, you will be responsible for the local release, launch, ramp, and sustaining of Structural Battery components and assemblies for Cybertruck, Model Y, and future Tesla vehicles in Gigafactory Texas. You will also be part of the global team that designs and manufactures Batteries for Tesla vehicles. This includes all structural, thermal, electrical and sensing components required to make a large battery out of hundreds of cells. The Launch engineer role extends beyond simply achieving Start-of-Production; that is just the beginning. It is about continually launching various improvement efforts to refine the product.
- Act as the first design point of contact in the factory environment, able to dive deep into a range of cross-functional problems in design or manufacturing
- Become first point of contact for all design issues during production launch, ramp and sustaining phase of new and existing vehicle batteries
- Fully understand the battery design, and the manufacturing systems that build it (factory process and equipment)
- Collaborate with Manufacturing, Process, and Quality to solve yield barriers and scrap issues (includes creating/qualifying rework, and defining validation test slates)
- First-responder to yield excursions
- Root-Cause & Corrective Analysis for product issues
- Redesign parts when necessary, and occasionally propose new ideas for mass-downs or cost-downs
- Battery teardowns for field and factory failures
- Participate in design reviews and change control process
- Support new line FATs
- BOM changes, design revisions, scrappy bench-tests
- Own product improvements (cost, complexity reductions) and refine product specifications
- Participate in DFMEA’s and support PFMEA’s
- Collaborate with Field Quality & Reliability to drive warranty improvements
- Visit suppliers for part qualifications, design change reviews, line audits, etc.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent, with solid mechanical intuition; Master’s Degree is a plus
- Minimum 2 years of experience as a design or launch/sustaining engineer, preferably in battery or automotive (high volume)
- Based in Austin, TX, USA
- Ability to travel up to 25% of the year to different Tesla factories & offices as well as suppliers
- Strong engineering fundamentals in heat transfer, fluids, mechanics, and basic electronics
- Proficiency in CAD modeling, CATIA V5/V6 and 3DX experience is a plus
- Proficiency with statistics and data analysis, SPC/Black-Belt proficiency a plus but not mandatory
- Demonstrated hands-on abilities (e.g. machine shop skills, technical hobbies/projects, etc.)
- Preferred experience with various manufacturing processes such as plastic injection molding, metal stamping, thermoforming, welding/brazing, plating, PCBA/FPC, and bonding
- Preferred experience in designing for high volume assembly, both manual and automated
- Preferred experience defining test plans, designing test setups, and analyzing data
- A detail-oriented personality with solid documentation and reporting skills
- Desire to own a lot and work hard, we have small teams and fast timelines
- Able to work across time zones when necessary to coordinate with the global design team
- Experience with student Formula Vehicle, Solar Car, Formula Baja, etc. is a plus
Compensation and Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
- Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- LGBTQ+ care concierge services
- 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
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.
