Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Winding

Manufacturing EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeAustin, TX, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A degree or equivalent experience in interdisciplinary/integrated engineering, manufacturing engineering, or an equivalent field.
Experience with 3D computer-aided design for production equipment, including creating and validating layouts, tooling drawings, and pneumatic and electrical schematics. PLC programming experience is a plus.
Experience with equipment using roll-to-roll web handling and vision systems.
Hands-on experience with pilot and high-volume manufacturing, including practical knowledge of selecting related hardware and software.
Demonstrated experience solving complex automation and software system issues with limited documentation, debugging, building process knowledge, and initiating improvement projects.
Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals and ability to apply them to manufacturing process development.
Structured thinking and problem-solving abilities, demonstrated through root cause analysis using a data-driven approach. Experience with statistical software such as JMP is a plus.
Availability for domestic and international travel as required. Knowledge and understanding of battery cell technology is a plus.

Responsibilities

Drive the design, development, commissioning, and ramp-up of manufacturing equipment, including roll-to-roll web handling used in custom high-speed automated manufacturing equipment, and qualify equipment using statistically valid data sets.
Design equipment fixtures and process kits to add functionality and improve productivity.
Work collaboratively as the equipment expert to ensure production lines run safely and efficiently while producing high-quality parts.
Own equipment-related processes as a subject matter expert, driving process improvement through detailed troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
Drive manufacturing ramp-up by characterizing baseline performance and improving equipment performance with roll-to-roll web handling systems; ensure manufacturing lines meet overall equipment effectiveness goals.
Troubleshoot and recover processes using programmable logic controllers, human-machine interfaces, or tool-management software, and implement changes and improvements.
Build training materials, maintenance routines, and related documentation for equipment lifecycle management.
Lead safety and ergonomic improvements to production equipment that meet or exceed regulations or best practices.
Identify critical equipment spare parts and ensure sufficient coverage to prevent extended downtime.
Provide direction and mentorship to third-party machine and automation suppliers and/or Tesla's internal machine-building team; participate in supplier and internal equipment factory acceptance testing and site acceptance testing.

Desired Qualifications

PLC programming experience.
Experience with statistical software such as JMP.
Knowledge and understanding of battery cell technology.

Category	Manufacturing
Location	AUSTIN, Texas
Requisition ID	266545
Type	Full-time

Job Description

Tesla’s world-class Cell Manufacturing Engineering team is looking for a highly-motivated Manufacturing Engineer with experience in roll to roll web handling applications for an exciting new role.  This engineer is expected to be or become a manufacturing expert in the field of roll to roll web handling applications and 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 equipment, 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.

Job Responsibilities

Drive design, development, commissioning, and ramp of manufacturing equipment including but not limited to roll to roll web handling used in custom high speed automated manufacturing equipment and qualify them using statistically valid data sets

Design equipment fixtures/process kits to add functionality and improve productivity

Work collaboratively as the equipment expert to ensure production lines run in a safe, efficient manner producing high quality parts

Become owner / subject matter expert to drive equipment-related process improvement including detailed troubleshooting and root cause analysis

Drive manufacturing ramp by characterizing baseline and improving performance of equipment with roll to roll web handling systems; ensure manufacturing lines meet OEE goals

Troubleshoot and recover processes using PLC, HMI, or tool management software, and implement changes/improvements

Build training material, maintenance routines, and related documentation for equipment life cycle management

Lead safety and ergonomic improvements to production equipment which meets or exceeds regulations or best practices

Identify equipment critical spare parts and ensure sufficient coverage to prevent extended downtime situations

Provide direction and mentorship to third party machine/automation suppliers and/or Tesla internal machine building team; participate in supplier/internal equipment FAT and SAT

Job Requirements

Degree or equivalent experience interdisciplinary/integrated engineering, manufacturing engineering, or equivalent

3D CAD design experience in production equipment, creating/validating layouts, tooling drawings, pneumatic and electrical schematics.  Experience with PLC programming a plus

Experience in equipment using roll to roll web handling and vision systems.  Strong hands-on experience with pilot and high-volume manufacturing including practical knowledge in selection of related hardware and software

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

Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals and ability to apply them towards manufacturing process development

Structured thinking and problem solving abilities. Proven through a number of root cause analysis following a data driven approach, statistical software experience (JMP) a plus

Availability for travel domestic/international as required; knowledge and understanding of Battery Cell technology a plus

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

Recently Posted Jobs

Explore more opportunities at Tesla

See more jobs