Process Engineer, Cell Assembly

Tesla - Austin, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Austin, TX

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

Tesla is seeking a highly motivated Production Process Engineer to contribute to the process improvement and management of new assembly lines for advanced cell manufacturing equipment for Tesla Energy Batteries. This role involves working on a critical subsystem of exciting products in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with cross-functional teams throughout the product lifecycle, from initial design to full production.

Responsibilities

• Developing process documentation and ensuring it is kept current like Manufacturing Instructions, Standard works documents, PFMEA, standard works, and Control Plans
• Utilize SPC data and tools to characterize all equipment processes for operating limits, robustness, and action limits
• Develop and enable data-driven operational and financial decisions through predictive insights into tool and process performance, including the integration of factory data systems and use of software such as MySQL, Python, R, JMP, Tableau, and Ignition
• Champion continuous improvement projects and standardization to support best in class lean manufacturing systems to maximize yield, capacity, and capability
• Generate and execute business improvement ideas for cost reduction, labor savings, material flow, and safety
• Develop and manage Poke Yoke setup and changes within Manufacturing Execution System (MES), and line side visualization to improve productivities

Requirements

• Degree in Engineering, Mathematics, or Physical Science or equivalent experience
• Preferred experience as a Process Engineer (process development/improvement, troubleshooting, data analysis, constraint analysis, flow optimization)
• Preferred knowledge of MySQL, Python, R, JMP, Minitab, Tableau, and Ignition software
• Capable of identifying critical process parameters and applying statistics to process measurement and control
• Proven understanding of BOMs, manufacturability, process design, process validation, assembly methods, design reviews, and cost reduction methodologies
• Preferred Data collection and analysis experience in a high volume automated manufacturing environment
• Experience with ergonomic process design, part variation control, and human factors effects on product

Benefits

• 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 when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 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 (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays
• Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
• Voluntary benefits including 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