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12.05.2025
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Tesla Manufacturing Equipment Engineer Expansion Battery Module United States, Nevada, Sparks
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What You’ll Do What You’ll Bring
- Sustain 24 by 7 production operations through responding to and resolving breakdowns quickly and efficiently to minimize downtime
- Active leader of a cross functional TPM team while taking on improvement projects to assist in improving the factory. Diagnoses equipment failures, finds root cause and improve overall equipment effectiveness. Lead equipment upgrades with a focus on serviceability, reliability, and process capability
- Develop and improve equipment validation procedures including calibration and qualification
- Become expert level trainer on all machines in assigned area and be responsible for the level of knowledge of Shift technicians. Provide hands-on support to maintenance team to troubleshoot and resolve extended downtime situations
- Takes initiative to create, implement and improve preventative and predictive Maintenance documents and schedules, under the direction of the Maintenance Planner
- Program ladder logic and structured text on multiple PLC controller platforms (Allen-Bradley, Siemens). Program and teach industrial 6-axis robots (Fanuc) Sequence complex, multi-station machinery for material pick-and-place, dispense, fastening, welding and conveyance applications
- Participate in spare part analysis and inventory development, cost reduction, improvement working with Spares Department to RMA faulty components and communicate needs to the vendor
- Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronic, or equivalent experience
- Experience with PLC programming, troubleshooting and configuration. Good overall computer skills with demonstrated ability in Siemens programming language is preferred
- Experience commissioning and improving Equipment. Have a demonstrated track record of Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) improvement, Preventative and Predictive Maintenance activities, preferred
- Robotics maintenance, troubleshooting, optimization & teaching, preferred
- 3+ years in a highly automated, high volume manufacturing facility, good understanding of Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), Safety, Ergonomics, Change Point Management, Spare Parts Management, is a plus
- Strong problem-solving skills and an aptitude for learning systems quickly. Able to utilize structured problem-solving techniques such as DMAIC, Ishikawa, Five Why (5W) or Eight Disciplines (8D). Able to resolve high level performance issues into addressable actions, preferred
- Able to read and interpret basic mechanical drawings and electrical schematics, experience developing and improving HMI’s, Fanuc Robotics / Ignition Experience, preferred
- Strong ability to work and communicate effectively with team and peers within a manufacturing and engineering organization as well as cross-functional teams. This includes excellent communication skills: written and verbal
- Creative capacity for developing new ways to do things better, cheaper, faster in alignment with the Tesla approach to revolutionary product development, is a plus
- Passion for making fantastic new products and using testing to enable an engineering organization to achieve outstanding quality, reliability, and excellence. Willing to perform shift work (nights and weekends) and overtime as required
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12.05.2025
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Tesla Equipment Automation Engineer Cell Manufacturing Engineering United States, Nevada, Sparks
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What You’ll Do What You’ll Bring
- Drive design, development, commissioning, and ramp of part feeding, material handling/loading, and active mover or linear motion conveyance systems used in custom high speed automated manufacturing equipment. Design equipment fixtures, part loading, feeding, and conveyance equipment to add functionality and improve productivity
- Work collaboratively as the equipment expert to ensure production lines run in a safe, efficient manner producing high quality parts. Become owner / subject matter expert to drive equipment-related process improvement including detailed troubleshooting and root cause analysis. Become owner of data management effectiveness and reliability for automated active mover/transport systems
- Debug and optimize automated processes to reduce cycle times and maximize OEE. Troubleshoot and recover processes using PLC, HMI, or tool management software, and implement changes/improvements. Provide hands-on support to maintenance team to troubleshoot and resolve extended downtime situations. Build training material, maintenance routines, and related documentation for equipment life cycle management
- Lead safety and ergonomic improvements to production equipment which meets or exceeds regulations or best practices
- Identify equipment critical spare parts and ensure sufficient coverage to prevent extended downtime situations
- Participate in supplier/internal equipment FAT and SAT
- Develop and manage FMEA / risk assessments to prioritize equipment improvement projects and ensure sufficient repair strategies
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in interdisciplinary/integrated Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent in a high volume manufacturing environment
- 3D CAD design experience in production equipment, high volume part handling, conveyance systems, linear motion systems, creating/validating layouts, tooling drawings, pneumatic and electrical schematics
- Demonstrated experience ramping equipment into manufacturing – automation assembly equipment, parts and material feeding, active mover and linear motion platforms, web handling, electromechanical systems, PLCs, motion controls, vision systems and data capture
- Demonstrated experience solving complex electromechanical and software system issues with limited documentation to debug, build process know-how, and kick off improvement projects
- Structured thinking and problem solving abilities. Proven through a number of root cause analysis following a data driven approach, statistical software (JMP) a plus. Experience with motion control programming, backup and restoration a plus
- Availability for domestic/international travel as required
- Knowledge and understanding of Battery Cell technology a plus
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23.04.2025
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Tesla Associate Manager Quality Operations Cell Manufacturing United States, Nevada, Sparks
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What You’ll Do What You’ll Bring
- Ensure sufficient coverage of competent, trained staff to support all Quality and Production targets in all Gigafactory manufacturing operations and maintain a culture that prioritizes safety and quality through communication, action, and accountability
- Identify opportunities to qualify products and processes efficiently and effectively, constantly looking for improvements
- Own execution of the control plan – tracking results to make data driven decisions. Leading issue resolution (including root cause investigation) for all audit failures and non-conforming material; Ensure Quality Operations teams utilize standardized work and consistent work practices across shifts and areas.
- Foster an environment of continuous learning and improvement and develop individual professional development for supervisory team
- Drive a culture that prioritizes safety and quality through communication, action, and accountability. Motivate your team through recognition awards; Immerse yourself within the cross functional team of production/engineering/maintenance/safety/production control/NPI organizations to provide world class customer service
- Facilitate the improvement of Quality controls and audits to prevent escape of suspect material. Support projects to ensure robustness in the quality system and its controls by implementing effective controls for suspect materials (Physical and virtual material management). Provide effective equipment and tooling to improve quality timeline and disposition. Support the allocation of resources and space to complete quality inspections and disposition without escape of material
- Focus on the development of all team members by getting to know them and understand their skills and abilities; Utilize a skills matrix that you define to evaluate and address the areas that need refinement
- 3+ year experience managing teams of people in high-volume manufacturing setting. Preferred experience managing a mixture of individual contributors and people leaders
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business, or other Technical discipline, evidence of exceptional experience, or equivalent
- Demonstrated ability to support Quality problem identification, prioritization, and resolution
- Ability to work with and develop Quality performance metrics. Ability to develop motivation and drive from team members even on challenging situations. Ability to work well under extreme pressure while managing competing demands and deadlines
- Communicate clearly using excellent written, verbal, and strong organization skills with meticulous attention to detail and must have command of the English language, both written and verbal
- Proficiency in concepts such as SPC, process capability, PFMEA, Control Plan
- Fluent with common MS office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
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23.04.2025
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Tesla Process Engineer Expansion Battery Module United States, Nevada, Sparks
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What You’ll Do What You’ll Bring
- Develop expertise in battery module manufacturing processes. Understand process capabilities through production data analysis and in depth understanding of the product. Develop and modify process flow, line layouts and material flow, utilizing Lean Manufacturing best practices
- Analyze and optimize production processes to ensure safety while maximizing Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) in cost effective means while driving to achieve world-class quality levels. Champion continuous improvement projects to maximize yield, capacity, and process capability
- Responsible for diagnosing issues found during the part manufacturing process and drive corrective action back to source, resulting in root cause identification and elimination. Utilize structured problem solving techniques such as DMAIC, Ishikawa, Five Why (5W) and Eight Disciplines (8D)
- Develop robust and clear data collection, visualization, and analysis tools. Enable data driven operational and financial decisions through predictive insights into tool and process performance, including integration of factory data systems and use of software such as MySQL, Python, R, JMP, Minitab, Tableau and Ignition
- Monitor and reduce process variation using techniques such as Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA). Monitor and audit manufacturing processes to ensure product specifications and standards are achieved. Participate in the development and maintenance of FMEAs and Control Plans. Analyze, develop, process, and implement Engineering Change Orders
- Create and maintain Manufacturing Instructions, routings, and associated processes. Manage activities for process sustaining technicians to support day to day coverage of production line, including developing and documenting appropriate rework procedures
- Support 24 by 7 production operations
- Degree in Engineering or equivalent relevant experience
- Knowledge of Statistical Process Control and its application
- 4+ years in a high volume, highly automated manufacturing facility developing and improving processes
- Experience developing and improving Process. Have a demonstrated track record of Overall Equipment Effectiveness improvement activities
- Strong problem solving skills and an aptitude for learning systems quickly. Able to utilize structured problem solving techniques such as DMAIC, Ishikawa, Five Why (5W) or Eight Disciplines (8D). Able to investigate production performance issues and distil problem statements into addressable actions
- Experience in the use of a broad variety of test, control and data acquisition equipment and software
- Strong ability to work and communicate effectively with team and peers within a manufacturing and engineering organization. This includes excellent communication skills: written and verbal, is a plus
- Creative capacity for developing new ways to do things better, cheaper, faster in alignment with the Tesla approach to revolutionary product development
- Passion for making fantastic new products and using testing as a means to enable an engineering organization to achieve outstanding quality, reliability and excellence
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23.04.2025
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Tesla Production Planner Battery Cell Manufacturing United States, Nevada, Sparks
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What You’ll Do What You’ll Bring
- Support manufacturing by creating production schedules that reconcile production capacity with demand for fabricated components, following the factory’s master schedule
- Perform analysis that supports defining the roadmap for production capacity increases/change
- Work with manufacturing & support teams to establish & improve processes (e.g. production batch sizes, material transfer processes & controls) for just-in-time or line-side Kanban delivery
- Respond to unanticipated changes—e.g. production shortfall vs. schedule or material shortages: provide information, impact assessment, and options to downstream shops, revise production shifts and or mix as needed
- Generate and publish production performance metrics and forecasts showing risk to supply of fabricated components vs. demand
- Communicating plans, plan revisions, and production vs. plan to all Manufacturing, support, and business stakeholders
- Represent production in the sales and operational planning process for Tesla Production
- Degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering/Operations Research, Supply Chain Management or another quantitative field preferred or relevant years of experience
- Demonstrated high volume production planning experience in a manufacturing environment, ideally with 2 + years’ experience structuring and building analytical models
- Ability to spot process improvement opportunities and influence others to make change
- Good organizational and project management skills. (role requires juggling long-term projects, daily tasks, and urgent questions)
- Ability to solve problems in fast-paced environment with minimal supervision
- Ability to recognize opportunities for improvement in operations and reporting/information visibility
- MS Excel experience required (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, etc.). More advanced Excel modeling skills a plus
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23.04.2025
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Tesla Reliability Engineer Battery Pack United States, Nevada, Sparks
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What You’ll Do What You’ll Bring
- Optimize Equipment Reliability: Develop and implement customized proactive maintenance tasks to eliminate recurring equipment failures, catalog and manage a database of spare parts to improve inventory control
- Data-Driven Maintenance Optimization: Utilize data analytics tools to build interactive dashboards that pinpoint high-downtime equipment stations, enabling targeted interventions to enhance throughput and reduce bottlenecks
- Continuous Improvement Initiatives: Lead incremental equipment enhancement projects with a practical, hands-on approach, utilizing reverse engineering, root cause analysis, 3D modeling, CNC machining, and advanced material selection to optimize reliability and equipment uptime
- Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with maintenance, production, and engineering teams to proactively identify and troubleshoot issues, refine manufacturing processes, and implement solutions that enhance operational efficiency and reliability
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Reliability Engineering, or equivalent experience
- 3+ years of experience in reliability engineering, maintenance optimization, and manufacturing process improvements in automotive manufacturing or high-volume production environments
- Excellent problem-solving, project management, and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Knowledge of predictive maintenance techniques, spare parts management, and process automation
- Proficiency in data analytics tools (SQL, Power BI, Tableau preferred)
- Practical experience with reverse engineering, root cause analysis, CNC machining, and 3D modeling (SolidWorks, AutoCAD preferred)
- Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) principles
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23.04.2025
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Tesla Manufacturing Controls Dev Engineer Tesla Automation United States, Nevada, Sparks
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What You’ll Do What You’ll Bring
- Development of software for single processes and machines for Tesla Automation assembly lines
- Create and realize concepts for automatic mode, calibration routines, collision avoidance, product tracing, recovery and rework
- Debug and optimize automated processes to maximize cycle time, improve availability and yield
- Perform hands-on work with full-scale production equipment, from initial commissioning to mass production at Tesla facilities
- Intensive collaboration in cross-functional teams from other departments such as mechanical design, mechanical assembly, electrical assembly, and production
- Participate in software development, commissioning and FAT runs at Tesla Automation facilities in Germany
- Degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or 5+ years relevant experience
- 2+ years as a hands-on Controls or Applications Engineer in automated systems
- Experience with PLCs (Siemens TIA Portal, Beckhoff TwinCAT)
- Proficiency with HMI systems (Ignition, SIMATIC WinCC, TwinCAT HMI, Studio 5000)
- Knowledge of Fieldbus Networks (PROFINET, EtherCAT, Ethernet IP)
- Experience with vision systems (Keyence, Cognex)
- Advanced programming skills for industrial equipment
- Skilled in commissioning and troubleshooting servo/variable frequency drives
- Familiarity with electrical prints and industrial equipment standards
- Willingness to travel to Tesla facilities in the U.S. and Germany
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Description:
What You’ll Do What You’ll Bring
- Sustain 24 by 7 production operations through responding to and resolving breakdowns quickly and efficiently to minimize downtime
- Active leader of a cross functional TPM team while taking on improvement projects to assist in improving the factory. Diagnoses equipment failures, finds root cause and improve overall equipment effectiveness. Lead equipment upgrades with a focus on serviceability, reliability, and process capability
- Develop and improve equipment validation procedures including calibration and qualification
- Become expert level trainer on all machines in assigned area and be responsible for the level of knowledge of Shift technicians. Provide hands-on support to maintenance team to troubleshoot and resolve extended downtime situations
- Takes initiative to create, implement and improve preventative and predictive Maintenance documents and schedules, under the direction of the Maintenance Planner
- Program ladder logic and structured text on multiple PLC controller platforms (Allen-Bradley, Siemens). Program and teach industrial 6-axis robots (Fanuc) Sequence complex, multi-station machinery for material pick-and-place, dispense, fastening, welding and conveyance applications
- Participate in spare part analysis and inventory development, cost reduction, improvement working with Spares Department to RMA faulty components and communicate needs to the vendor
- Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronic, or equivalent experience
- Experience with PLC programming, troubleshooting and configuration. Good overall computer skills with demonstrated ability in Siemens programming language is preferred
- Experience commissioning and improving Equipment. Have a demonstrated track record of Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) improvement, Preventative and Predictive Maintenance activities, preferred
- Robotics maintenance, troubleshooting, optimization & teaching, preferred
- 3+ years in a highly automated, high volume manufacturing facility, good understanding of Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), Safety, Ergonomics, Change Point Management, Spare Parts Management, is a plus
- Strong problem-solving skills and an aptitude for learning systems quickly. Able to utilize structured problem-solving techniques such as DMAIC, Ishikawa, Five Why (5W) or Eight Disciplines (8D). Able to resolve high level performance issues into addressable actions, preferred
- Able to read and interpret basic mechanical drawings and electrical schematics, experience developing and improving HMI’s, Fanuc Robotics / Ignition Experience, preferred
- Strong ability to work and communicate effectively with team and peers within a manufacturing and engineering organization as well as cross-functional teams. This includes excellent communication skills: written and verbal
- Creative capacity for developing new ways to do things better, cheaper, faster in alignment with the Tesla approach to revolutionary product development, is a plus
- Passion for making fantastic new products and using testing to enable an engineering organization to achieve outstanding quality, reliability, and excellence. Willing to perform shift work (nights and weekends) and overtime as required
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