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
What You’ll Bring
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