What to Expect

Tesla is seeking a highly motivated Engineer to develop new processes and high-volume automation equipment supporting Semi Truck program with the Drive Unit Assembly team in Reno, NV. These production lines include highly automated manufacturing systems to assemble motors, inverters, gears and gearboxes into completed drive units through functional testing and pack-out. You will work closely with Tesla’s internal Product Design, Controls, Safety, Quality, Facilities and Operations teams and lead cross-functional design activities with automation equipment vendors to develop and deploy new drive unit manufacturing lines. You will assume full ownership of the design, development, and optimization, as well as lead the technical transfer of the tools to Tesla Operations, qualifying them for use with the highest standards of safety, quality, and output.  

What You’ll Do
Develop new highly automated manufacturing lines from concept to production
Drive equipment and process optimization to increase yield, throughput, and availability while reducing cost and lead-time
Manage installation, qualification, and ramp of manufacturing lines
Lead validation of production processes and automated inspection tools
Generate machine specifications, standards, and documentation
What You’ll Bring
4 or more years of relevant experience
Automation equipment design and development experience
Manufacturing process specification and evaluation experience
Manufacturing data analysis skills
SolidWorks or other 3D CAD skills
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience

Sparks, Nevada

Full time