Manufacturing Engineer, Cell Assembly

What to Expect

Tesla is looking for a highly motivated Mechanical development engineer to create, develop and scale up manufacturing processes for our cutting‑edge Tesla battery cell manufacturing line. This role will invent, develop, scale up and optimize battery manufacturing processes within a cross‑functional engineering team responsible for the development lifecycle and launch into manufacturing. In this role, you will work closely with many organizations both internal and external to Tesla taking new battery designs from initial concept through into full production.

The battery cell is a critical component in Tesla vehicles and storage systems. This role will have the opportunity to make meaningful contributions to our products. The work environment is demanding, fast‑paced and incredibly exciting. The ideal candidate should be ready to push their limits, as they join highly motivated and capable team to make unbelievable things happen.

• Drive development of new/innovative manufacturing processes from proof of concept through to full scale production that enable improved battery performance and/or cost
• Be an expert leader in the technical discussion and define process and equipment development roadmap for cell assembly processes – laser welding battery
• Work with internal and external teams to develop innovative process, product and equipment design solutions to advance battery performance and cell manufacturing
• Plan and execute – characterize boundary conditions and optimize process for manufacturability and quality
• Develop and manage PFMEA, DFMEA risk assessments to prioritize process improvement projects and ensure adequate metrology and controls are in place
• Use tools like Minitab/JMP for data analysis and presentation of experimental data
• Establish process controls for SPC and develop process related OCAPs
• Lead product design for manufacturability (DFM), DFMEA and sustainability
• Analyse product design and identify potential risks to the process
• Run CAE/CFD simulations to theoretically understand and de‑risk new process/equipment design changes

• Degree or equivalent experience in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering, or related field
• 10+ years relevant experience in interdisciplinary/integrated engineering, process development, manufacturing engineering, or 5+ years in battery R&D and manufacturing in a commercial lithium‑ion environment
• 10+ years tooling engineering experience in a high‑volume manufacturing environment with strong focus on laser welding process and equipment development applications is preferred
• Evidence of deep understanding of engineering fundamentals and ability to apply them towards manufacturing process development
• Demonstrated capabilities in manufacturing process development for new products and ability to transfer technologies from R&D into manufacturing is required – manufacturing process specification and evaluation experience
• Understanding of material properties for steel and aluminium
• Proven ability to successfully manage multiple projects and meet deliverable deadlines amidst changing requirements, deadlines, and priorities
• Strong leadership, teamwork, and communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively across multiple cross‑functional teams and suppliers

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

• Medical plans – 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 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 (90‑day waiting period)
• Employee assistance program
• Sick and vacation time (flex time for salary positions, accrued hours for hourly positions) and paid holidays
• Back‑up childcare and parenting support resources
• Voluntary benefits – 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

80,000 –  174,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits. Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.