Staff Equipment Engineer, Powertrain

Description:
A Staff Manufacturing Equipment Engineer for Welding/Joining in the Production Engineering team will be part of operating, sustaining, and improving automated manufacturing equipment in Battery Structure at GigaFactory Nevada (GFNV). This role will be the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for welding and joining Battery Structure (Enclosures and Top Covers), focusing on safety, build plan attainment, quality, cost efficiency, and team leadership while driving continuous improvement of manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities:

Sustain 24 by 7 production operations through responding to and resolving breakdowns quickly and efficiently to minimize downtime
Support daily Production, Engineering, and Maintenance operations including planning, delivery, cost, yield (FPY), safety, quality, and staffing
Optimize robotic welding operations, ensuring consistent, high-quality welds and minimal downtime
Monitor automated weld cells, leveraging data analytics to drive continuous improvement and ensure equipment reliability
Maintain high standards in safety, product quality, resource utilization, and preventative maintenance of facilities and equipment
Support new product launches, upgrades, and material changes by developing process plans, tracking budgets, and resolving project risks
Manage engineering changes by assessing risks and creating mitigation plans, including heavy short-term process adjustments
Support shop floor transactions and production systems with critical awareness of downstream impact
Lead and collaborate with Engineering, Process, Quality, and Maintenance to drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, cost, efficiency, and 5S initiatives while fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture

Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree or higher in Welding Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field or equivalent experience
AWS Certified Resistance Welding is a plus
Experience with metal joining technologies such as resistance welding, laser brazing, structural adhesive, and fastening systems
Common programming knowledge of robotics and Weld controls for welding steel and aluminum
Working knowledge of GD&T, tolerance stack analysis, weld fixture design and tooling requirements
8+ years in high-volume, fast-paced manufacturing (automotive preferred), with evidence of exceptional ability
Deep understanding of manufacturing KPIs, JIT systems, and action planning to drive results
Proven success in collaboration with Engineering, Maintenance, and New Product Introduction (NPI) teams
Strong knowledge of production systems, processes, product launches, and measurement/inspection techniques
Demonstrated experience using 8D, 5 Why, Six Sigma (DMAIC), Ishikawa, and other analytical and problem-solving methodology to promote data-driven decision making

Compensation & 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