Manufacturing Engineer, Functional Test, Tesla Bot
Tesla - palo alto, CA
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Tesla is seeking a highly motivated Engineer to develop functional test equipment (such as dynamometers, electrical testers, and motor calibration equipment) for the Tesla Bot with the Drive Unit Manufacturing team in Palo Alto, CA. You will work closely with Tesla's internal product design, firmware, production and quality engineering teams and lead cross-functional design activities with automation equipment vendors to develop and deploy new drive unit and actuator test systems. You will assume full ownership of the design, development, and optimization of the equipment and process from low to high volume while providing design for manufacturing feedback to the product design teams. Responsibilities Develop new manufacturing test processes and equipment from concept to production Hands on design and build of prototype test equipment to prove manufacturing process and pilot phase product testing Develop and improve machine, process, test, and software specifications for high volume automated manufacturing equipment Be a subject matter expert on the product to drive development with software development teams and integration of test software applications (written in Golang, C++, python, or LabView) into manufacturing equipment Perform design reviews on low and high voltage electrical, pneumatics, and hydraulic systems for complex manufacturing equipment Support equipment troubleshooting and qualification during development and ramp-up of manufacturing equipment Collaborate with cross functional teams to analyze data and drive actions to optimize quality, throughput, and availability while reducing cost and lead-time Requirements Automated test equipment design and development experience (calibration, functional test or dyno equipment a plus) Thorough understanding of motors, drives, actuators, and their underlying operating principles Hands on experience with electrical design of equipment including concepting, single-line, and detailed schematics development in AutoCAD or Eplan Hands on experience with CAN bus communication systems and trace analysis Familiarity with networked communication systems and common fieldbus technologies such as Ethernet, Profinet, Modbus and managed switches Advanced proficiency in PLC programming and troubleshooting (e.g., Siemens) Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering or similar, or equivalent experience 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: Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) LGBTQ+ care concierge services 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 Employee Assistance Program Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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 $80,000 - $258,000/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.
Created: 2024-10-17