Sr. Manufacturing Engineer, Power Electronics

What To Expect
Tesla Manufacturing Engineers have the important role of designing "The machine that builds the machine". We work with the cross-functional teams (Design, Quality, Production, Sustaining, and Supply Chain) throughout the entire lifecycle of a product (from initial design through prototype development and into full production) to develop high quality and efficient manufacturing equipment and processes that will produce Tesla's cutting-edge power electronics. This role is located at Tesla's Gigafactory in Sparks, Nevada.

What You'll Do- Develop and procure manufacturing equipment and fixtures for early-stage prototype builds and full-scale production
- Collaborate with equipment integrators and suppliers to design, manufacture, and install equipment for medium to high-volume production
- Characterize, validate, and implement new equipment and fixtures on the production floor
- Develop and optimize manufacturing processes, including detailed work instructions to train technicians and line operators
- Plan production workstation layouts for optimal product flow, ergonomics, and efficiency
- Conduct process analysis, DOE, PFMEA, line balancing, and capacity modeling/simulation to improve manufacturing performance
- Provide DFM feedback to the design team to enhance manufacturability, process efficiency, and yield
What You'll Bring- 5+ years of experience as a hands-on mechanical/manufacturing/design engineer working on mechanical and/or electromechanical systems
- Experience using 2D cad tools for conceptual line design (AutoCAD) and 3D design for mechanical equipment, fixturing, and tooling (SolidWorks or CATIA)
- Experience with conveyance, transducer-based fastening systems, robotic systems (Fanuc preferred)
- Experience creating technical specifications for automated manufacturing equipment
- Experience providing Design for Manufacturability and Automation
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering, evidence of exceptional ability, or equivalent experience
Benefits
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:

• 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