Sr. Manufacturing Equipment Engineer, Equipment Design, Solar Hardware Engineering

Reporting to the Solar Energy Manufacturing Engineering Team, the Sr. Manufacturing Engineer, is responsible for concept, design, build and ramp of custom automated manufacturing equipment. The selected candidate assumes full ownership of the tool including design, commissioning, process development and technical transfer of the tools to the operation team. The Sr. Manufacturing Equipment Engineer works closely within a cross-functional organization and tool vendors to develop novel solar manufacturing equipment.

• Own projects through their entire lifecycle, from initial concept generation through assembly and production bring-up

• Prepare overall machine design concepts for custom designed, special purpose equipment and systems
• Detail machine design of custom automated tooling, fixtures, mechanisms, robotic end of arm tooling
• Selection and integration of commercial components, sensors, servos, pneumatic actuators, etc.
• Conduct design reviews for internal team feedback and for cross-functional presentations
• Validate equipment performance and reliability. Create comprehensive equipment handover packages and system documentation
• Define and oversee Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) and Site Acceptance Test (SAT) for Solar Energy manufacturing equipment.
• Optimize product flow and line efficiency by designing or improving tools, jigs, stations, work methods and ergonomics using 5S methodology
• Characterize baseline performance and capability of each system and drive actions to maintain or improve performance as measured by product yield and tool availability.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Experience with automation equipment design and custom machine-building
• 5+ years of industry experience in similar field
• Understanding of automation systems, mechanical engineering, robotics, PLCs, and data collection systems
• Experience with various manufacturing processes (assembly, fastening, dispensing, laser welding, electrical testing)
• Experience with SolidWorks CAD and PDM software
• Strong hands-on experience with high-volume and pilot manufacturing
• Working knowledge of data analysis, statistics, SPC
• Able to travel 20% of the time, both domestically and internationally

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

• Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Aetna 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
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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

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.