Manufacturing Engineer, Metrology

Tesla’s world-class Prismatic Cell Manufacturing Engineering team is looking for a highly motivated Manufacturing Engineer with experience in advanced metrology inspection systems for an exciting new project. This engineer is expected to be or become a manufacturing expert in the field of inline CT (X-ray Computed Tomography) and other advanced metrology inspection systems and will be involved in the design, development, commissioning and ramping of high-speed automated equipment, while working in a cross-functional team to test, validate, and roll-out process and product design changes.

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 in highly motivated and capable team to make unbelieve things into reality.

- Drive design, development, commissioning, and ramp
of advanced metrology inspection equipment including but not limited
to inline CT used in custom high speed automated manufacturing equipment from
concept through installation and ramp
- Integrate X-ray sources, detectors, and optical, laser, or vision sensors, and design for stability, thermal management, and vibration isolation to protect measurement quality.Design, develop and launch radiation shielding, enclosures, and safety interlocks, and collaborate with EHS to meet applicable radiation safety regulations and registration requirements
- Design, develop and launch precision handling, fixturing, and motion systems (rotary stages, linear axes, cell loading and unloading) that hold cells repeatably into high volume production keeping up with line cycle time
- Manage and mentor third party machine/automation
suppliers and/or Tesla internal machine building team through specification, design review, FAT/SAT, buyoff, and commissioning, and own drawings/schematics and revision control for fixtures and custom equipment
- Define measurement requirements with Process, Product, and Quality teams, including the critical features to inspect, such as electrode alignment, weld quality, internal defects, and foreign particles.Own system accuracy and repeatability through tolerance analysis, GD&T, calibration and reference standards, and measurement system analysis (MSA/Gauge R&R)
- Partner with Controls, Software, and Vision engineers on data systems automation, reconstruction and analysis pipelines, and MES data integration so inspection results feed process control
- Troubleshoot and improve in-service systems using data-driven root cause analysis, and build documentation, maintenance routines, and spares plans for the full equipment lifecycle

- Degree or equivalent experience in Mechanical, Mechatronics Engineering, Physics or another engineering discipline, with more than 5 years of relevant experience in a high volume manufacturing environment

- Demonstrated experience in design, development, launch and ramp of metrology and precision motion systems, inspection and precision mechanical equipment from concept to manufacturing. Strong hands-on experience with pilot and high-volume manufacturing including practical knowledge in selection of related hardware and software. Experience with X-ray equipment design and development, and radiation safety preferred

- 3D CAD design experience in production equipment, creating/validating layouts, tooling drawings, pneumatic and electrical schematics. Experience with PLC programming a plus

- Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals and ability to apply them towards manufacturing equipment and process development

- Experience with statistical and measurement system analysis, and calibration. Structured thinking and problem solving abilities proven through a number of root cause analysis following a data driven approach, statistical software (JMP) a plus
- Availability for travel domestic/international as required; knowledge and understanding of Battery Cell technology a plus

Benefits

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 Accounts) 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 to include: 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
- Earned Wage Access: Real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr. Managers levels)
Expected Compensation $91,600 - $195,600/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.