Manager, Manufacturing Engineering, Battery Development (m/w/d)

What to Expect

Tesla is looking to hire an Engineering Manager to contribute to the development of manufacturing processes for our cutting-edge battery products. In this role you will drive technological advancement across electrical interconnection, functional testing, mechanical joining, and computer/machine vision 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

• Lead a multidisciplinary team of development engineers
• Design, build, and maintain a prototype line in collaboration with Battery Design
• Proactively solve production issues via Design for Manufacturability (DFM) & Reliability (DFR)
• 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

What You'll Bring

• 5+ years of engineering or equivalent relevant experience
• Experience developing and implementing processes and equipment in high-volume production (laser welding, ultrasonic wire bonding, ultrasonic welding, soldering, adhesive dispense, fastening, resistance testing, assembly, vision inspection, etc)
• Proficiency in geometric dimensioning & tolerancing (GD&T) and experimental design
• Capability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally (up to 30%) Degree in Engineering, Physics, Materials, or equivalent experience

Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.