Job Description

What to Expect

Tesla is looking to hire a (Senior) Manufacturing Engineer to contribute to the analysis and development of structural joining, bonding and forming processes for our cutting-edge battery products. In this role you will drive technological advancement in this discipline as part of a small, specialized team. Battery development is at the heart of our company, and this is an exciting opportunity to work directly on the central challenges with electric vehicles – battery cost and performance. Tesla is a demanding and fast-paced environment where you will work with a highly motivated team on extremely challenging projects. This role requires domestic and international travel as needed.

What You’ll Do

• Evaluate candidate structural manufacturing process strategies for new high voltage battery products
• Provide joining Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Reliability (DFR) input to product designers
• Guide cross-functional down-selection of optimal applied process strategy, tech, and product interface definitions
• Rigorous process and equipment development to achieve capability, performance, and quality targets
• Process validation and optimization from initial prototype builds through release to full-scale production
• Drive proof-of-concept to green light new and novel methods, technologies, and suppliers
• Evolve the structural manufacturing knowledge base through experiments, standards and benchmarking

What You’ll Bring

• 3+ years of engineering, or equivalent relevant experience
• Demonstrated experience in the data-driven development and implementation of high-volume structural joining and sealing methods including product interfaces, materials, processes, and equipment (adhesives, potting, sealants, form-in-place gaskets, curing, fastening, riveting, clinching, pressing, hemming, welding, other)
• Proficiency in Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) and experimental design
• Degree in Engineering, or equivalent experience