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Tesla Manufacturing Engineer Mechanical Design Automation United States, New York, Buffalo 19584686
17.04.2025
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What You’ll Do What You’ll Bring
- Own/Lead Mechanical Design – 3D Part/Assembly Design, FEA Analysis & 2D Drawings with Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) in Solidworks
- Rapid Prototyping – Collaborate with cross functional engineers/teams, internal/external machine shops, internal 3D printing services, as well as third-party vendors to build, test, optimize and validate new parts, systems and/or full line equipment
- Collaborate with safety and ergonomic teams to review equipment/process requirements, compiling equipment risk assessments, and selecting/integrating safety devices into both new & existing manufacturing stations/lines
- Electrical & Controls Experience (Bonus) – Familiar with NACL electrical safety standards (NEC, CEN, etc.), communication/network protocols (TCP, IP, etc.), electrical hardware/wiring/schematic design (EPLAN, AutoCAD), and creating utility metrics for facilities systems (PDPs, compressed air, process water, etc.)
- Demonstrate strong project management skills – Collaborate with a wide variety of cross functional teams onsite (Product Design, Safety, Quality, Process, Production, Packaging, Facilities/Construction) to meet project stakeholder requirements
- Create New Line Make Cases or Existing Line Upgrade proposals by analyzing/creating equipment timing charts to optimize cycle times, balance automation based on calculated payback period (ROI), strategize PC material flow within factory, ensure adequate WIP buffering & production redundancies to ensure production uptime
- Experience with both Product & Manufacturing process failure mode analysis (PFMEA) as well as design failure mode analysis (DFMEA)
- External and Internal Vendor Management – Create RFQ’s in collaboration with procurement team to develop & identify cost effective solutions which are delivered on time.
- Own Root Cause Analysis – Preemptively/Reactively investigate, identify, and solve equipment & process concerns, production ramps, equipment reliability & yield for both new & existing equipment or methods
- Lead factory acceptance testing (FAT) with vendors at offsite locations as well as follow-up site acceptance testing (SAT) on equipment delivered & installed onsite
- Degree in Mechatronics Engineering, Robotics Engineering, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience
- 2-5 years’ experience with hands-on manufacturing engineering experience or related field/experience
- Proven proficiency with Solidworks for 3D Part/Assembly Design, 2D Drawings/Schematics, and Quotation + Procurement for Production Intent Parts/Equipment
- Rapid Design & Prototyping, 3D Printing, and first principles thinking to accelerate concept to production intent design
- Demonstrated strength of experience with both manual & automated high-volume manufacturing equipment
- Demonstrated experience initiating, evaluating, leading, and driving equipment design projects to completion
- Demonstrated experience with 8D, Six Sigma and Lean Fundamentals
- Proven leadership/ownership of large capital equipment projects & record of success.
- Evidence of exceptional ability & going beyond the call to action with excellent written and verbal communication skills required
- Display a positive attitude with flexible mindset as well as practice strong work ethic that reflects the mission, philosophy, and goals of Tesla
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