Lead Manufacturing Engineer, Cell Manufacturing, Mixing Equipment Development

Lead Manufacturing Engineer, Cell Manufacturing, Mixing Equipment Development Tesla Motors, Inc. 91,600 - 195,600 USD paid holidays, flex time, 401(k) United States, California, Fremont Apr 24, 2026
What to Expect Tesla's world-class Cell Manufacturing Engineering team is looking for a highly-motivated Manufacturing Engineer with experience in powder handling applications for an exciting new project. This engineer is expected to be or become a manufacturing expert in the field of powder handling applications and will be involved in the design, development, commissioning and ramping of high-speed automated equipment, while working in a cross-functional team to test, validate, and roll-out process and product design changes. 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 ideal candidate should be ready to push their limits, as they join in highly motivated and capable team to make unbelieve things into reality. What You'll Do
Drive design, development, commissioning, and ramp of manufacturingequipmentincluding but not limited to complex powder handling and processing systems used in cell electrode manufacturing and qualify them using statistically valid data sets and workflow
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
Drive manufacturing ramp by characterizing baseline and improving performance of equipment with powder handling and processing systems; ensure manufacturing lines meet OEE goals
Troubleshoot and recover processes using PLC, HMI, or tool management software, and implement changes/improvements
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
Develop equipment specifications, process flow and P&ID diagrams. Provide direction and mentorship to third party machine/automation suppliers and/or Tesla internal machine building team; participate in supplier/internal equipment FAT and SAT
Develop and manage FMEA / risk assessments to prioritize process and equipment improvement projects and ensure adequate metrology and controls are in place What You'll Bring
Degree or Equivalent Experience in Mechanical, ManufacturingEngineering or another engineering discipline, withmore than 8yearsof relevant experience in a high volume manufacturing environment
Experience in equipment using powder handling and processing systems - feeders, gain/loss in weight hoppers, mixers, material conveyance. Strong hands-on experience with pilot and high-volume manufacturing including practical knowledge of rheology, selection of related hardware and software
Demonstrated experience solving complex electromechanical and software system issues with limited documentation to debug, build process know-how, and kick off improvement projects
Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals and ability to apply them towards manufacturing process development
Structured thinking and problem solving abilities. Proven through a number of root cause analysis following a data driven approach, statistical software (JMP) a plus
3D CAD design experience in production equipment, creating/validating layouts, tooling drawings, pneumatic and electrical schematics. Experience with PLC programming a plus
Availability for travel domestic/international as required; knowledge and understanding of Battery Cell technology a plus Compensation and Benefits
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
Expected Compensation
$91,600 - $195,600/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.