What to Expect

Tesla is looking to hire a Sr. Manufacturing Engineer to contribute to the analysis and development of mechanical joining processes for our cutting-edge battery products. In this role you will help drive technological advancement in this area as part of a small, specialized team. Battery development is at the heart of our company, and this is an exciting opportunity to work directly on the central challenges with electric vehicles – battery cost and performance. Tesla is a demanding and fast-paced environment where you will work with a highly motivated team on extremely challenging projects.

What You’ll Do
Investigate candidate mechanical joining process strategies for new high voltage battery products
Down-select applied joining methods and technologies
Provide mechanical joining Design for Manufacturability (DFM) input to product designers
Validate and optimize processes from early prototype builds through full volume production
Drive proof-of-concept to green light new and novel methods, technologies, and suppliers
Evolve the mechanical joining knowledge base through standards and benchmarking
What You’ll Bring
3+ years of engineering or equivalent relevant experience
Strong experience with fastener tightening with a focus on product and process design
Experience developing and implementing one of more other mechanical joining processes and equipment in high-volume production (Self-Piercing Rivets, clinching, Flowdrill Screw, RivNuts, etc)
Proficiency in Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)
Degree in Engineering, Physics, Materials, or equivalent experience

Palo Alto, California

Full time