What to Expect
Tesla is seeking a highly motivated manufacturing engineer to develop assembly processes and high-volume automation equipment with the High Voltage Distribution team in Sparks, NV. The manufacturing engineer will optimize designs for manufacturability, streamline production processes, develop automation solutions for assembly, CNC bending, laser and ultrasonic welding, fastening, and test, and support production transition from low to high volume. The manufacturing engineer thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of vehicle manufacturing.

What You’ll Do

• Provide design-for-manufacturing feedback to shape next-generation high volume products
• Develop new highly automated manufacturing lines from concept to production
• Generate machine specifications, process documentation, manufacturing instructions, and validation plans
• Drive equipment and process optimization to increase yield, throughput, and availability while reducing cost and lead-time
• Manage installation, qualification and ramp-up of manufacturing equipment
• Collaborate with production engineering, EH&S, ergonomics, quality, operations, facilities engineering and design

What You’ll Bring

• Automation equipment design and development experience
• Manufacturing process specification and evaluation experience
• Manufacturing data analysis skills
• Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks, Catia, or AutoCAD preferred)
• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering, or equivalent experience

Compensation and Benefits
Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

• Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction
• Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
• Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays
• Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
• Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
• Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
• Tesla Babies program
• Commuter benefits
• Employee discounts and perks program

Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process

• Provide design-for-manufacturing feedback to shape next-generation high volume products
• Develop new highly automated manufacturing lines from concept to production
• Generate machine specifications, process documentation, manufacturing instructions, and validation plans
• Drive equipment and process optimization to increase yield, throughput, and availability while reducing cost and lead-time
• Manage installation, qualification and ramp-up of manufacturing equipment
• Collaborate with production engineering, EH&S, ergonomics, quality, operations, facilities engineering and desig