Sr. Manufacturing Engineer, Advanced Automation

Telsa’s world-class Cell Manufacturing Engineering team is looking for a highly-motivated Manufacturing Engineer for an exciting new project.  This role will be involved in the design, development, commissioning and ramping of high-speed automated equipment, while working in a cross-functional team to test, validate, and roll-out process and product design changes.

The battery cell is a critical component in Tesla vehicles and storage systems. This role will have the opportunity to make meaningful contributions to our products.  The work environment is demanding, fast-paced and incredibly exciting.  The ideal candidate should be ready to push their limits, as they join in highly motivated and capable team to make unbelieve things into reality.

·       Either a BS with 6+ years of relevant experience or an MS with 3+ years of relevant experience in interdisciplinary/integrated engineering, manufacturing engineering, or equivalent in a high volume manufacturing environment

·       3D CAD design experience in production equipment, high volume part handling, conveyance systems, linear motion systems, creating/validating layouts, tooling drawings, pneumatic and electrical schematics

·       Demonstrated experience ramping equipment into manufacturing – automation assembly equipment, parts and material feeding, active mover and linear motion platforms, web handling, electromechanical systems, PLCs, motion controls, vision systems and data capture

·       Demonstrated experience solving complex electromechanical and software system issues with limited documentation to debug, build process know-how, and kick off improvement projects

·       Structured thinking and problem solving abilities. Proven through a number of root cause analysis following a data driven approach, statistical software (JMP) a plus. Experience with motion control programming, backup and restoration a plus

·       Availability for domestic/international travel as required

·       Knowledge and understanding of Battery Cell technology a plus