Sr. Manufacturing Engineer, Drive Unit Inverter

What to Expect

We're on a mission to transform the world of drive unit inverters, and are seeking a Sr. Manufacturing Engineer to lead the charge. As a key member of our team, you'll play a critical role in reimagining and developing innovative manufacturing processes and equipment for Tesla’s next-generation inverter products. Your expertise will help us redefine the boundaries of what's possible, driving early development and pilot line activities that will set the stage for a new era of inverter technology.

What You’ll Do

• Design and develop cutting-edge manufacturing equipment and processes for high-volume production of drive unit inverters
• Collaborate with design engineers to ensure Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles are applied to new product designs
• Lead the design, development, and deployment of pilot lines, including tool specification, equipment installation, process development, and transition to high-volume production
• Work with equipment suppliers and integrators to design and develop custom equipment for pilot and high-volume production
• Apply various manufacturing techniques, such as joining (fastening, laser welding, brazing, soldering, adhesive bonding, sintering) and quality assurance methods (vision inspection, leak testing, electrical testing)
• Meet high-volume production targets (cycle time, availability, yield, quality, reliability) and drive continuous improvement
• Lead cross-functional teams to solve complex problems using data-driven decision making, collaborative leadership, and rigorous problem-solving methods

What You’ll Bring

• 4+ years of experience as a Manufacturing Engineer developing and deploying electronics assembly processes in high-volume automated production environments
• Proven experience creating technical specifications for automated manufacturing equipment and processes, and driving installation, commissioning, and ramp-up activities
• Demonstrated expertise of Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Automation (DFA) principles to ensure efficient, high-quality production processes
• Proficiency in CAD tools (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or CATIA) for designing mechanical equipment, fixturing, and tooling
• Solid grasp of lean and six sigma principles, with experience using DMAIC, RCA, DOE, FMEA, PCA, SPC, or Kaizen
• Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret complex data using tools to make informed decisions (MySQL, Python, JMP, Tableau)
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, or equivalent experience

Compensation and 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
• Earned Wage Access: Real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr. Managers levels)