Equipment Engineer, Cell Electrode
Description For Equipment Engineer, Cell Electrode
Tesla is seeking a dedicated Equipment Engineer to enhance and maintain manufacturing equipment for battery cell pilot production. This role is crucial for Tesla's battery manufacturing operations, working at the intersection of process engineering and equipment maintenance. The position offers an opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in battery cell manufacturing, collaborating with various teams including Design Engineering, Quality, and Production.
The role involves taking ownership of manufacturing equipment for Cathode mixing and conveyance processes, leading equipment support initiatives, and driving improvements in effectiveness and reliability. You'll be instrumental in developing new parts, fixtures, and equipment to enable innovative processes, while also ensuring proper documentation and manufacturing instructions are in place.
This position is ideal for someone with a strong engineering background and hands-on experience in manufacturing or equipment engineering. The role offers competitive compensation ranging from $80,000 to $156,000 annually, plus additional benefits including comprehensive healthcare, 401(k) with employer match, and stock purchase options.
Working at Tesla means being part of a company at the forefront of sustainable energy and transportation revolution. The position is based in Fremont, California, at Tesla's manufacturing facility, offering exposure to some of the most advanced manufacturing processes in the automotive and energy storage industries.
Responsibilities For Equipment Engineer, Cell Electrode
- Own and account for manufacturing equipment for the Cathode mixing and conveyance cell manufacturing processes
- Lead equipment support to realize new/innovative/improved manufacturing processes to full scale production
- Drive improvement of equipment effectiveness, stability, and reliability
- Work on PFMEA and equipment readiness with the manufacturing engineering team
- Drive equipment detailed documentation for production team
- Create detailed manufacturing instructions to document new processes
Requirements For Equipment Engineer, Cell Electrode
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent experience
- 2+ years of hands-on industry experience in equipment engineering and/or manufacturing engineering
- Experience with battery cell manufacturing, roll to roll manufacturing equipment, automated mechanical assembly, or industrial chemical process equipment
- Experience of new equipment installations and new product startups
- Experience writing production documentation: SOPs, checklists, flow diagrams
- Mechanical design experience and best practices with SolidWorks is a plus
- Strong problem-solving skills and aptitude for learning systems quickly
- Strong written, verbal, presentation, and organizational skills
Benefits For Equipment Engineer, Cell Electrode
- Aetna PPO and HSA plans with $0 payroll deduction
- Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
- Dental and vision plans with $0 paycheck contribution
- Company Paid HSA Contribution
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- LGBTQ+ care concierge services
- 401(k) with employer match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plans
- Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time
- Back-up childcare and parenting support
- Commuter benefits
- Employee discounts and perks program
