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Tesla Automation Controls Engineer Cell Engineering United States, Texas, Austin
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Program and debug structure text and ladder logic code on multiple PLC controller platforms (B&R Automation Studio, Beckhoff TwinCAT and Siemens TIA Portal
Develop code that is organized, structured, documented, maintainable and reusable
Create robust programs and sequences to control complex, multi-station machinery to perform processes such as material pick and place, dispense, fastening, welding, testing and material transport
Use Python scripting and SQL to interface equipment with Tesla Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and to collect data into production databases
Create intuitive operator touchscreen interfaces using MappView/TwinCAT HMI and SCADA dashboards screens using Ignition
Set up and tune servo drives and VFDs for fast and smooth operation (Schneider, B&R, Beckhoff, Siemens, SEW)
Design and implement control reliable safety systems for safeguarding robots, gantries, conveyors, and other high-volume manufacturing equipment as per codes and standards
Manage electrical cabinet builds, field wiring, pneumatic and fluid plumbing
Participate in initial equipment conceptual development and carefully balance product specifications, process requirements, layout complexity, cost, and lead-time limits
Manage suppliers during specification, design, buyoff and installation of automated manufacturing equipment
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering, Computer Science or 5+ years’ experience in Control Systems Design and Implementation
PLC (Siemens, Beckhoff or B&R preferred)
Human Machine Interface (HMI / GUI – Beckhoff View, WinCC, Ignition)
Proficiency creating detailed electrical and fluid schematics in CAD (EPLAN preferred)
Structured Text (IEC 61131-3) programming skills
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Tesla Mechanical Design Engineer Cathode United States, Texas, Austin
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- Interface with equipment and component suppliers through concept development, system design, detailed design, procurement, installation, and acceptance testing
- Create complete, organized, detailed scope of work packages, leading projects from concept through detailed design, fabrication, installation, and commissioning
- Supervise installation and construction of piping and process equipment in accordance with design documents, specifications, and applicable codes
- Thoroughly learn and understand existing processes and equipment to address ongoing technical challenges and identify step-change improvement opportunities, including blank-slate concepts
- Design, develop, and implement equipment modifications, improvements, and next generation tools from proof of concept through to full scale production
- Support operations teams with achieving productivity and material quality targets on pilot and commercial scale systems
- Lead mechanical troubleshooting activities for equipment and system commissioning in the field
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in Mechanical Engineering and 3+ years of industrial design experience or equivalent experience
- Proven strong understanding of engineering fundamentals and ability to apply them to equipment design and process development for high volume manufacturing
- Knowledge of applicable fixed and rotating equipment engineering codes and standards and their application (ASME, API, ANSI, PIP)
- Experience using 3D CAD design software (SolidWorks or Autodesk Inventor preferred), with ability to perform basic FEA for design validation
- Proven hands-on experience with prototyping and custom fabrication using CNC, lathe, mill, 3D printing, waterjet, etc.
- Experience reading fabrication drawings, equipment drawings, piping isometrics, and P&IDs
- Experience flying and reviewing models in Navisworks
Tesla Sr. Cell Engineer Global Quality United States, Texas, Austin
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- Implement the technical definition for global Tesla 4680 Cell Manufacturing in the Austin, TX Gigafactory
- Be a critical technical interface between design, manufacturing engineering, supplier quality, and the factory
- Work with factory teams to drive/implement solutions on the manufacturing floor to include supporting/reviewing deviations, allowance criteria, and engineering trials
- Work with quality systems teams to ensure adoption of best practices across the 4680 network
- Conduct detailed risk assessments at the product and manufacturing level to identify opportunity and drive mitigation of risks and improve yield
- Interface with reliability engineering teams to implement findings from the field, lifetime testing, as well as abuse engineering
- Take a lead role in problem solving efforts when necessary
- Degree in a technical discipline or equivalent experience, with a commensurately advanced level of competency in science/engineering fundamentals
- Proven extensive expertise/experience with lithium-ion cells. This is likely to include at least 5 years but more likely 10+ years of experience dedicated in the field. Due to the breadth of this field, that could include any number of the following areas from an engineering and/or manufacturing perspective: Design (mechanical, chemical); Electrode; Cell Assembly (any format); Formation and Aging; Cell Test (qualification, reliability, abuse, etc.); and Failure Analysis
- Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills and strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to communicate effectively across levels and functions
- Detail oriented, with the ability to effectively handle multiple priorities while meeting tight deadlines under pressure
- Additionally desired but not required experience: hands-on experience building cells; data analytical skills using multiple platforms and languages; experienced background in statistics; working understanding of Quality Systems fundamentals
Tesla Process Design Engineer Cathode United States, Texas, Austin
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- Apply engineering fundamentals and a broad set of process engineering tools to solve technical problems and create novel detailed designs to address root cause of issue
- Provide process engineering support to operations to help resolve process bottlenecks and other long-standing issues
- Evaluate early stage/ lab scale processes for future production scale applications
- Help develop detailed process designs including the following deliverables: Scope development and basis of design document development
- Implement and drive completion of management of change for process changes
- Develop a detailed knowledge of multiple stages of the cathode manufacturing process
- Lead root cause analysis efforts for process upsets and provide feedback on how to prevent future upsets
- Utilize process and lab data to provide recommendations on quality improvements for our cathode production process
- Degree in Chemical, Process or Material Science Engineering or equivalent experience
- 2-4+ years of experience in chemical Process Design, Process Improvement or Operations within a high-tech industry such as semiconductor, specialty chemical, solar, battery, etc.
- Experience with powder handling equipment (transport, weighment and mixing experience preferred)
- Ability to participate process hazard evaluations and HAZOP reviews
- Ability to adapt, multi-task and prioritize work in a fast-paced environment with evolving changes in design requirements
- A positive, “do the impossible” attitude and ability to communicate with peers and stakeholders at all levels and engineering disciplines
Tesla Quality Engineer Die Shop United States, Texas, Austin
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- Develop and implement a comprehensive Quality Management System (QMS) aligned with industry standards (e.g., ISO 9001)
- Define quality processes and procedures across all stages of die design, machining, assembly, and final inspection
- Collaborate with design, machining, and project teams to ensure build quality, adherence to specs, and functional performance
- Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) for quality issues and non-conformances
- Establish and monitor quality KPIs, including scrap rates, rework, dimensional accuracy, and customer feedback
- Lead first-piece inspections, in-process checks, and final quality audits
- Utilize tools such as CMMs, GD&T, SPC, FMEAs, and control plans to ensure quality standards are met
- Work closely with customers and suppliers to resolve quality concerns and implement improvements
- Facilitate training for shop floor personnel on quality standards, procedures, and continuous improvement practices
- Drive a culture of quality and accountability throughout the organization
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, or equivalent experience
- Minimum 3+ years of experience in a quality engineering role, preferably in tooling, die manufacturing, or metal casting environments
- Strong understanding of HPDC tooling, machining, and inspection methods
- Hands-on experience building or maintaining a QMS (ISO 9001 experience preferred)
- Proficient in GD&T, SPC, root cause analysis (5 Whys, Fishbone), and other quality tools
- Comfortable working on the shop floor and collaborating with cross-functional teams and die casting industry standards/tolerances
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
- Proficiency with measurement tools and inspection equipment (CMMs, height gauges, micrometers, etc.)
- Experience with lean manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies
- Background in metrology or dimensional inspection
Tesla Sr. Software Engineer Design Technology United States, Texas, Austin
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- Develop and optimize robust applications through proficient use of our most common languages: Java, Go, C++, C#, TypeScript, Next.js, Bash
- Act as a strong individual contributor, work in new or existing projects independently
- Write and review design docs - new services/features, refactors, technology choices, process changes, etc.
- Participate in code reviews, offer constructive feedback to improve code quality and maintainability
- Participate in an on-call rotation, manage incidents as Incident Commander, write actionable incident reports
- Manage tasks via Jira for observability and human capacity planning, maintaining excellent Jira hygiene
- Participate in hiring, conduct technical screens and provide feedback to hiring manager in panels
- Work cross-functionally, collaborate with other teams to understand and address their needs
- Provide mentorship to junior engineers in the application and understanding of best practices, fosters their professional growth
- Strong knowledge of at least one programming language related to our stack: Java, Go, C++, C#, jQuery, Node.js, Bash
- Strong knowledge of distributed systems architecture and event streaming platforms
- Strong understanding of REST and/or gRPC based APIs and microservice architecture
- Strong understanding with one or more database technologies
- Familiarity with code reviews in the context of a team and providing constructive feedback to others
- Familiarity with diagnosing problems and incidents in multi-layered enterprise application
- Familiarity with containerization and deployment configuration with Docker and Kubernetes is preferred
- Familiarity with CAD tools like Catia/3DX and Solidworks is preferred
Tesla Industrial Engineer Cell Manufacturing Quality United States, Texas, Austin
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- Perform Takt time assessments, line balancing acts, value-stream mapping and cause and effect diagrams to identify areas for improvement
- Apply Six Sigma, Kaizen, Lean, value analysis, and value engineering tools to implement continuous improvement practices
- Implement industrial engineering and lean manufacturing practices to deliver the project savings, quality, safety, and productivity improvements required by leadership
- Work with cross-functional teams including process engineering, equipment engineering and maintenance teams to support on-going projects
- Develop and deliver technical training to all production personnel (8D, Kaizen, DMAIC, lean principles)
- Design and optimize manufacturing layout incorporating material flow and headcount allocation
- Work with manufacturing engineers to design and iterate on manufacturing processes
- Perform Basic MOST analysis of process to project cycle times
- Calculate inline and interline buffers to optimize production
- Work with factory simulation/modeling teams to validate line capacities, develop flow paths and aisle sizing for products, raw materials, and work in progress
- Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
- 2+ years of industrial, manufacturing, or mechanical engineering experience
- 2+ years leading cross-functional teams in a production environment
- Certified Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt
- Knowledge of 5S, lean manufacturing and 6-Sigma principles
- Proven track record of leading successful continuous improvement projects
- Experience mentoring/training engineers. technicians, and shop floor personnel in continuous improvement fundamentals
- Knowledge in OEE, capacity planning, cycle time analysis (Basic MOST) and line balancing
- Experience doing the detailed analysis necessary to make data driven decisions on factory layout design, production line design or warehouse design
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Program and debug structure text and ladder logic code on multiple PLC controller platforms (B&R Automation Studio, Beckhoff TwinCAT and Siemens TIA Portal
Develop code that is organized, structured, documented, maintainable and reusable
Create robust programs and sequences to control complex, multi-station machinery to perform processes such as material pick and place, dispense, fastening, welding, testing and material transport
Use Python scripting and SQL to interface equipment with Tesla Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and to collect data into production databases
Create intuitive operator touchscreen interfaces using MappView/TwinCAT HMI and SCADA dashboards screens using Ignition
Set up and tune servo drives and VFDs for fast and smooth operation (Schneider, B&R, Beckhoff, Siemens, SEW)
Design and implement control reliable safety systems for safeguarding robots, gantries, conveyors, and other high-volume manufacturing equipment as per codes and standards
Manage electrical cabinet builds, field wiring, pneumatic and fluid plumbing
Participate in initial equipment conceptual development and carefully balance product specifications, process requirements, layout complexity, cost, and lead-time limits
Manage suppliers during specification, design, buyoff and installation of automated manufacturing equipment
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering, Computer Science or 5+ years’ experience in Control Systems Design and Implementation
PLC (Siemens, Beckhoff or B&R preferred)
Human Machine Interface (HMI / GUI – Beckhoff View, WinCC, Ignition)
Proficiency creating detailed electrical and fluid schematics in CAD (EPLAN preferred)
Structured Text (IEC 61131-3) programming skills
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