Equipment Engineer, Laser Welding
Description For Equipment Engineer, Laser Welding
Tesla, a pioneer in electric vehicles and sustainable energy, is seeking an Equipment Engineer specialized in Laser Welding to join their Manufacturing Engineering team in Fremont, California. This role presents an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of automotive manufacturing technology.
The position focuses on creating and optimizing production processes for Seats Manufacturing, requiring a blend of theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience in various joining technologies. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in managing new product introductions, equipment installations, and process optimization.
Key responsibilities include stabilizing welding processes, managing equipment maintenance, ensuring quality control, and developing optimal parameters for weld cell performance. The role also involves leading and training a team of technicians, demonstrating both technical expertise and leadership capabilities.
The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of experience in welding and mechanical joining equipment, with specific expertise in self pierce riveting and auto bolting. A Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience is required, and automotive industry experience is highly valued. Knowledge of advanced joining processes such as flow drill screw, clinching, and adhesive bonding is considered a plus.
Tesla offers a comprehensive benefits package including competitive salary ($80,000 - $168,000), medical coverage with $0 payroll deduction options, 401(k) with employer match, stock purchase plans, and various family-friendly benefits. The company's commitment to innovation, sustainability, and cutting-edge technology makes this an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about advancing manufacturing processes in the electric vehicle industry.
Working at Tesla means being part of a mission to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy, while developing your skills with state-of-the-art technology and processes. The role offers significant growth potential and the chance to contribute to revolutionary manufacturing practices in the automotive industry.
Responsibilities For Equipment Engineer, Laser Welding
- Stabilize structures welding process in manufacturing environment
- Manage spares, monitor preventive maintenance
- Ensure daily quality checks and documentation
- Track and document process changes
- Manage weld data, parameters, and software backups
- Develop parameters for optimal weld cell performance
- Improve quality/throughput/availability of weld cells
- Train and develop technician team
- Explore new technologies for equipment monitoring and improvements
Requirements For Equipment Engineer, Laser Welding
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
- 5+ years experience with welding and mechanical joining equipment
- Experience in automotive and/or manufacturing industry
- Experience with self pierce riveting and auto bolting
- Experience in setting up mechanical joining monitoring systems
- Experience in laser welding (preferred)
- Experience in joining dissimilar materials (preferred)
- Familiarity with CAD design and industrial manufacturing
Benefits For Equipment Engineer, Laser Welding
- Medical insurance with $0 payroll deduction options
- Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
- Dental and vision plans
- HSA contribution
- Healthcare and Dependent Care FSA
- LGBTQ+ care 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
