Job Details

Tesla is looking for a highly motivated, experienced and strategic equipment engineer to create, develop, optimize and scale up manufacturing processes for our Battery Cell products and operations. This role will focus on providing long-term vision and solutions while putting in practice strong expertise and innovative mindset to influence and lead cross-functional engineering team responsible for the development lifecycle and launch into manufacturing. In this role, you will work closely with many organizations both internal and external to Tesla taking new battery designs from initial concept through into full production.

Responsibilities

• Develops advanced safety solutions & systems, mentors others, and drives long-term safety culture, in compliance with OSHA, ISO, TUV, NFPA-70E and IEC
• Expert in designing and implementing programs for entire industrial systems, integrating advanced algorithms, data logging, and optimization techniques to improve cycle times and efficiency, proficient in Siemens & Omron
• Leads the design and development of integrated robotic systems (FANUC/KUKA/Epson/Omron) with advanced PLCs, real-time data feedback, and error-proofing mechanisms, expert for PLC motion control and integration for high-speed applications
• Leads the design and integration, calibration and troubleshooting of sophisticated vision systems in multi-step, high-precision processes, proficient with Keyence and Cognex
• Skilled at optimizing pneumatic/mechanical/electrical systems performance, identifying inefficiencies, ensuring reliability and safety under varying conditions (proficient in Bluebeam/AutoCAD/Eplan). Able to manage, develop, coordinate and train maintenance programs
• Leads cross-functional projects RCA, OCAPs, NPI, CAPA, to improve process/product efficiency, integrating automation and predictive analytics. Knowledgeable on (SPC), capability analysis, quality improvement methods (DMAIC, 8D), process change management and process control (PFMEA, DFMEA, Risk Assessments)
• Leads with authority and influence, consistently demonstrating dependability and fostering an environment of collaboration across team networks. Demonstrated experience leading mid-large multidisciplinary teams, mentoring others and creating companywide positive impacts
• Understands Agile methodologies, OKRs, and management of high performing teams. Able to manage 24/7 sustaining-operations. Demonstrates ability to consistently improve/optimize operations regarding safety-people-accuracy-rate-cost

• Degree in Engineering, or equivalent experience
• 8+ years relevant experience in interdisciplinary/integrated engineering, process development, manufacturing engineering
• In-depth understanding and knowledge of lithium-ion battery technology including material selection, fabrication, and synthesis; new battery cell design, assembly, testing, and failure mode analysis. Hands-on experience with lithium-ion battery cell product development is a strong plus
• Proven +5 years of experience working on high-complex automated equipment, and high-speed applications
• Experience with electrical testing equipment (EIS, OCV, Formation, DCIR, Self-discharge and Capacity), in depth understanding of data management, analysis, visualization and interpretation
• Evidence of deep understanding and strategic thinking of engineering fundamentals and ability to apply them towards manufacturing process development. Demonstrated capabilities in manufacturing process development for new products and ability to transfer technologies from R&D into manufacturing is required
• Proven ability to successfully manage multiple projects, problem-solving, decision making and capability to meet deliverable deadlines amidst changing requirements, deadlines, and priorities