Equipment Engineer, Cell Development
Description For Equipment Engineer, Cell Development
Tesla is seeking a talented Equipment Engineer to join their battery cell development team in Palo Alto. This role presents an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of electric vehicle technology and sustainable energy solutions.
The position involves creating, improving, and maintaining manufacturing equipment for battery cell pilot production. You'll work closely with process engineers to develop new parts, fixtures, and equipment to enable new processes. The role requires collaboration with Design Engineering, Quality, and Production teams to implement battery design changes and new cell recipes from initial concept through prototype development and into full production.
As an Equipment Engineer, you'll be responsible for owning and managing manufacturing equipment for cell manufacturing processes, leading equipment development from proof of concept to full-scale production, and driving improvements in equipment effectiveness, manufacturing tolerance, stability, automation, and intelligence. You'll conduct DFMEA and Fault Tree analysis, manage equipment acceptance tests, and work with external equipment integrators.
The ideal candidate brings 3+ years of hands-on industry experience in equipment or manufacturing engineering, with specific experience in battery cell manufacturing, roll-to-roll manufacturing equipment, or automated mechanical assembly. Strong technical skills in PLC programming, industrial sensors, and mechanical design using SolidWorks are valuable assets.
Tesla offers a comprehensive benefits package including competitive salary, medical insurance with $0 payroll deduction options, 401(k) with employer match, stock purchase plans, and various family-friendly benefits. The company's mission to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy makes this an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about making a significant impact in the automotive and energy industries.
Working at Tesla means being part of a dynamic, innovative environment where your contributions directly influence the future of sustainable transportation and energy. The role offers significant growth potential and the chance to work with cutting-edge technology in battery cell development.
Responsibilities For Equipment Engineer, Cell Development
- Own and account for manufacturing equipment for cell manufacturing processes
- Lead equipment development from proof of concept through to full scale production
- Drive improvement of equipment effectiveness, manufacturing tolerance, stability, automation, and intelligence
- Conduct DFMEA and Fault Tree analysis
- Drive equipment acceptance tests and document specifications
- Manage external equipment integrators
- Create detailed manufacturing instructions
Requirements For Equipment Engineer, Cell Development
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent experience
- 3+ years of hands-on industry experience in equipment engineering or manufacturing engineering
- Experience with battery cell manufacturing, roll to roll manufacturing equipment, automated mechanical assembly
- Experience of new equipment installations and new product startups
- Experience with test and automation systems, production machinery, industrial sensors
- Experience writing production documentation
- Experience integrating electrical hardware and software: PLC programming
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Strong written, verbal, presentation, and organizational skills
Benefits For Equipment Engineer, Cell Development
- Medical insurance with $0 payroll deduction options
- Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
- Dental and vision plans
- Company Paid HSA Contribution
- Healthcare and Dependent Care FSA
- LGBTQ+ care concierge services
- 401(k) with employer match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plans
- Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time
- Back-up childcare
- Commuter benefits
- Employee discounts
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