Process Development Shift Engineer, Cell Mixing
What To ExpectTesla is looking for a highly motivated process 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. 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 working schedule for this role is subject to change as business needs evolve, but typical working hours are from 2:00pm to 10:00pm, 5 days per week. Extended work hours may be necessary at times.
What You'll Do:
- Drive development of new/innovative manufacturing processes from proof of concept through to full-scale production that enable improved battery performance, cost, and meet throughput requirements
- Characterize existing processes, establish controls for critical parameters, and improve process robustness
- Execute DoEs to optimize process conditions
- Conduct analysis/interpretation and presentation of experimental data
- Drive process commissioning on new production lines
- Establish process controls for SPC and develop process related OCAPsDevelop and manage PFMEA risk assessments to prioritize process improvement projects and ensure adequate metrology and controls are in place
- Debug process integration issues to ensure interactions between processes are kept under control
- Build process documentation to accurately define the process to cross-functional teams (equipment, quality, production, etc.)Model holistic process costs using bottoms-up system approach
- What You'll BringDegree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or equivalent experience 2+ years of experience in process development engineering, chemical engineering, or manufacturing engineering
- Experience with industrial mixing, dry powder handling and conveyance, or industrial chemical processing
- Demonstrated capabilities in manufacturing process development for new and unique products
- Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals and ability to apply them towards manufacturing process development
- Demonstrated experience in data driven root cause analysis utilizing statistical software such as JMP or similar
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), Tesla