Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Material Flow Automation

Manufacturing EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeSparks, NV, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.
At least 5 years of experience in the manufacturing sector, such as with an automation line integrator, automotive original equipment manufacturer, or Tier 1, 2, or 3 supplier.
Experience as a mechanical designer or project engineer, and experience in project management.
Proficiency in 2D and 3D computer-aided design software, with strong design experience and understanding of automation equipment mechanics and standards.
A solid engineering background with hands-on design and development experience.
Ability to lead a project from concept through installation and handover while working in a close-knit team environment.
Knowledge of and experience with material flow strategies and dynamic manufacturing systems.
Strong analytical and organizational skills, and ability to manage several complex projects simultaneously with substantial variation and uncertainty.

Responsibilities

Design automated material handling solutions to establish new and improve existing material flows throughout facilities, including material arrival at docks, delivery to line-side locations, transport between internal manufacturing lines, buffer and storage systems, and robotic material handling solutions.
Drive material flow strategies and dynamic manufacturing systems.
Develop analytical models to establish design criteria and overall system performance criteria.
Investigate and research advanced technologies to optimize material handling equipment and systems.
Develop concepts and detailed engineering designs, and collaborate with system build and integration teams.
Develop requests for quotation, technical equipment specifications, procedures, and appropriate documentation.
Manage automated material handling projects from concept and design through installation, commissioning, ramp-up, handover to Production, and continuous improvement.
Coordinate project timelines, budgets, vendors, manufacturing teams, factory layout, construction, packaging, and production teams.
Provide mentorship and guidance to other Engineers and stakeholders.

Category	Manufacturing
Location	Sparks, Nevada
Requisition ID	252398
Type	Full-time

Job Description

Tesla is currently seeking a motivated and accomplished Manufacturing Engineer with who will lead the design and implementation of automated material handling system for new and existing factories and programs at Tesla. This position will be based in Reno, NV. The ideal candidate will excel in a demanding and fast-paced environment where they will work as part of a smart, agile, and highly motivated team to accomplish some of the most ambitious projects being attempted in any industry today. Manufacturing Engineers on the Material Flow Engineering team (MFE) are responsible for developing solutions for the efficient and reliable flow of material to the Tesla manufacturing lines. As a manufacturing engineer you are responsible for managing and owning automated material handling projects from “cradle to grave”. This includes the concept, design, install, commissioning, ramp, handing over to Production team, and continuous improvement of automated material handling equipment such as but not limited to automated storage systems (ASRS), final assemble conveyance such as car bodies, batteries, and drive units, automated lifts, material handling robot cells etc. Besides owning the design and technical scope of a project, Senior Manufacturing Engineers also provide mentorship and guidance to other Engineers and stakeholders within Tesla. A Senior Manufacturing Engineer’s role is to make sure that MFE system’s designs meet Tesla’s goals and objectives. Project management functions such as timelines, budgets and coordination’s with vendors and other manufacturing teams, but also factory layout, construction, packaging, production teams within Tesla are also the responsibility of the Manufacturing Engineer on the Material Flow Engineering team.

Job Responsibilities

Design automated material handling solutions to establish new and improved existing material flows throughout the facilities. The design includes material arrival at docks, delivery to line-side locations, material transport between internal manufacturing lines, buffer/storage systems, robotic material handling solutions
Drive material flow strategies and dynamic manufacturing systems
Develop analytical models to establish design criteria and overall system performance criteria
Investigate and research advanced technologies to optimize material handling equipment and systems
Concept development, detailed engineering design, and collaboration with system build and integration
Develop RFQs, technical equipment specifications, procedures, and proper documentation

Job Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
5+ yrs in manufacturing sector (automation line integrator, automotive OEM or Tier 1,2,3 supplier)
Mech Designer, Project Engineer and Project Management experience
Proficient in 2D and 3D CAD software, strong design experience understanding the mechanics and standards of automation equipment
A solid engineering background with hands-on design and development experience
A passion to work with automation equipment and design processes around it
Ability to lead a project from concept through to installation and hand-over while working in a close-knit, team environment
Knowledge of and experience with material flow strategies and dynamic manufacturing systems.
Strong analytical and organizational skills. Ability to manage several complex projects at the same time with high degrees of variation and uncertainty

About the Company

Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Tesla makes electric cars and batteries that store power for homes and utilities, and it develops self-driving software and humanoid robots. In 2023, its Model Y became the first electric vehicle to rank as the world's best-selling car. Buyers order the Model 3 sedan, Model Y SUV, or Cybertruck pickup directly from Tesla instead of through dealers, and they charge on its Supercharger fast-charging network. It also sells Megapack and Powerwall batteries, runs a robotaxi service, and charges drivers a monthly fee for self-driving software that still needs their supervision. Tesla was founded in 2003, with Elon Musk as its lead early investor and a recognized co-founder, and it is based in Austin, Texas.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Austin, TX
Founded: 2003

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