Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Manufacturing Engineer - Tabless

Manufacturing EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeFremont, CA, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A degree with 6+ years of relevant experience, or an MS with 3+ years, in mechanical, manufacturing, interdisciplinary/integrated engineering, or equivalent is required.
Experience designing equipment and fixtures using 3D CAD, including layout creation and validation, tooling drawings, and pneumatic and electrical schematics, is required; SolidWorks is preferred.
Experience ramping equipment into manufacturing, including automation equipment, web handling, electromechanical systems, programmable logic controllers, motion control, and data capture, is required.
Experience solving complex electromechanical and software issues with limited documentation to debug problems, build process knowledge, and initiate improvement projects is required.
Structured thinking and problem-solving abilities demonstrated through root cause analysis, such as RCCA and fishbone analysis, using a data-driven approach are required.
Strong engineering foundations and aptitude to learn are required.
Spoken and written English proficiency is required.

Responsibilities

Drive the design, development, and commissioning ramp of complex, custom manufacturing equipment, including Tabless winding (web handling), laser welding, and related cell assembly processes on the Fremont pilot line.
Design equipment fixtures, process kits, and tooling to add functionality and improve productivity, iterating as Tabless cell designs and processes evolve.
Own CAD for equipment fixtures and process kits, including drafting and reverse-engineering existing parts into controlled SolidWorks drawings, with full revision lifecycle management in SolidWorks PDM Professional.
Own assigned equipment as the subject matter expert, leading detailed troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and process improvement initiatives.
Troubleshoot and recover automated processes using PLC, HMI, or tool management software, and debug and optimize them to maximize cycle time and uptime.
Develop and manage DFMEA/PFMEA risk assessments to prioritize equipment improvement projects and ensure robust repair strategies.
Lead safety and ergonomic improvements to production equipment that meet or exceed applicable regulations and best practices.
Lead participation in supplier and internal equipment buyoffs, ensuring equipment readiness before production deployment.
Identify critical spare parts, ensure sufficient coverage, and provide hands-on support to the maintenance team to resolve extended downtime.
Build and maintain training materials, maintenance routines, and documentation for the full equipment lifecycle, and capture pilot-line learnings to support transfer of designs to high-volume production.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with robot programming, backup, and restoration is a plus.
Experience with laser welding, winding, or battery cell manufacturing is a plus.
Experience in automotive or high-volume manufacturing is highly desired.
Familiarity with statistical software such as JMP is a plus.

Category	Manufacturing
Location	Fremont, California
Requisition ID	286225
Type	Full-time

Job Description

Tesla is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to plan, organize, and drive the design, development, commissioning, and continuous improvement of complex, custom manufacturing equipment for our Tabless cell program, based out of our Pilot Plant in Fremont, California. You will own equipment lifecycle management, from design and ramp through sustained production, ensuring lines operate safely, efficiently, and at the highest quality standards.The pilot battery line is where new cell designs and processes are proven before they scale. You will work in a fast-paced, first-of-its-kind manufacturing environment, designing and iterating on mechanical equipment for processes such as winding (web handling) and laser welding, and building the equipment know-how that carries into our high-volume lines at Gigafactory Texas.You will work closely with Product Design, Process Engineering, Controls, Quality, Maintenance, and Production teams, as well as external equipment suppliers, to take new equipment from initial concept through prototype, buyoff, and full production.

Job Responsibilities

Drive design, development, and commissioning ramp of complex, custom manufacturing equipment that is the first of its kind at Tesla, including Tabless winding (web handling), laser welding, and related cell assembly processes on the Fremont pilot line
Design equipment fixtures, process kits, and tooling to add functionality and improve productivity, iterating quickly as Tabless cell designs and processes evolve
Own CAD for equipment fixtures and process kits, including drafting and reverse-engineering existing parts into controlled SolidWorks drawings, with full revision lifecycle management in SolidWorks PDM Professional
Become the owner and subject matter expert for assigned equipment, leading detailed troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and process improvement initiatives
Troubleshoot and recover automated processes via PLC, HMI, or tool management software, and debug and optimize them to maximize cycle time and uptime
Develop and manage DFMEA/PFMEA risk assessments to prioritize equipment improvement projects and ensure robust repair strategies
Lead safety and ergonomic improvements to production equipment that meet or exceed applicable regulations and best practices
Lead participation in supplier and internal equipment buyoffs, ensuring equipment readiness before production deployment
Identify critical spare parts and ensure sufficient coverage, and provide hands-on support to the maintenance team to resolve extended downtime
Build and maintain training materials, maintenance routines, and documentation for the full equipment lifecycle, and capture pilot-line learnings to support transfer of designs to high-volume production at Gigafactory

Job Requirements

Degree with 6+ years of relevant experience, or MS with 3+ years, in mechanical, manufacturing, interdisciplinary/integrated engineering, or equivalent
3D CAD design experience (SolidWorks preferred) in equipment and fixture design, including layout creation and validation, tooling drawings, and pneumatic and electrical schematics
Demonstrated experience ramping equipment into manufacturing, including automation equipment, web handling, design of electromechanical systems, PLCs, motion control, and data capture
Demonstrated experience solving complex electromechanical and software issues with limited documentation to debug problems, build process know-how, and kick off improvement projects
Structured thinking and problem-solving abilities, proven through root cause analysis (RCCA, fishbone, etc.) using a data-driven approach; statistical software (JMP) a plus
Strong engineering foundations and aptitude to learn
Experience with robot programming, backup, and restoration a plus
Experience with laser welding, winding, or battery cell manufacturing a plus
Experience in automotive or high-volume manufacturing highly desired
Excellent spoken and written English

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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