Full-Time

Manufacturing Process Engineer

Stacking Assembly

Tesla

Tesla

10,001+ employees

EVs and integrated renewable energy solutions

No salary listed

Fremont, CA, USA

In Person

Occasional travel to Tesla factories, satellite team sites, and suppliers may be required.

Bachelor's

Category
Process Engineering
Required Skills
Welding
GD&T
Process Engineering
Assembly
Data Analysis

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Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Physics, or equivalent experience.
  • At least 3 years of experience as a Process Engineer, including process development, process capability, troubleshooting, testing and validation, and data acquisition and analysis.
  • Robust fundamentals in kinematics, solid mechanics, and heat transfer, with demonstrated application to solve complex problems.
  • Familiarity with high-volume manufacturing processes such as stamping, deep drawing, plastic injection molding, heat treatment, and metal welding.
  • Proficiency with hands-on fabrication skills.
  • Proficiency in 3D computer-aided design modeling.
  • Foundational knowledge in geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
  • Strong interpersonal and technical communication skills, willingness to lead discussions with internal and external groups, and a team-oriented approach.
  • Resilience and independent learning ability, with the ability to meet deadlines under pressure and manage shifting requirements and multiple simultaneous priorities.
Responsibilities
  • Develop lithium-ion battery cell electrode and separator stacking assembly processes, optimize web handling, tension control, and assembly overhangs, and eradicate defects.
  • Evaluate and select among stacking equipment options to enable high-volume production of cell products with improved quality, reduced costs, and increased efficiency.
  • Engage hands-on with manufacturing and test equipment and automation development.
  • Apply manufacturing techniques including 3D printing, machining, fastening, and welding, along with quality inspection methods such as vision inspection and stack teardowns, to support process development.
  • Design and run experiments to identify key process parameters; optimize processes to improve process capability, quality, and yield; and decrease cycle time.
  • Define, release, and maintain technical documentation including process specifications, manufacturing instructions, and process failure mode and effects analysis.
  • Use software tools to develop predictive insights into equipment and process performance to improve manufacturing performance and safety while reducing cost.
  • Travel occasionally to Tesla factories, satellite team sites, and domestic or international suppliers.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with stacking processes and equipment.
  • Experience with CATIA V5 or V6.
  • Proficiency in geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.

Tesla designs and sells electric vehicles and renewable energy products. Its cars (Model S, 3, X, Y, and Roadster) run on battery power, with a semi-autonomous Autopilot driving system and a global network of fast-charging stations called Superchargers. The company also provides solar panels, Solar Roof, and energy storage products (Powerwall, Powerpack, Megapack) to generate and store clean energy for homes and businesses. Tesla operates with a vertically integrated model, manufacturing key components (batteries, drivetrains) and selling directly to customers via its website and stores, while earning revenue from vehicle and energy product sales and regulatory credits. Its goal is to speed up the world’s transition to sustainable energy by combining mobility and energy solutions in one ecosystem.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Austin, Texas

Founded

2003

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What believers are saying

  • Tesla's India expansion hit seven charging locations on August 12, 2026.
  • Tesla's Q2 2026 active FSD subscriptions rose 56% year over year to 1.48 million.
  • Tesla's $10.1 billion Texas Crystal Sun plant targets 9,700 jobs by 2029.

What critics are saying

  • Tesla recalled 20,349 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles on August 11, 2026.
  • Reuters said Tesla lost global EV leadership to BYD in January 2026.
  • Tesla's 2025 revenue fell 3% to $94 billion while GAAP earnings dropped 61%.

What makes Tesla unique

  • Tesla's Supercharger network and destination charging remain the broadest, most reliable EV infrastructure.
  • Tesla's 1.48 million active FSD subscriptions signal unmatched software monetization and data scale.
  • Tesla's vertical integration spans batteries, drivetrains, delivery, and energy products like Megapack.

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