Additive Manufacturing Engineer, Die Shop

Description:
As an Additive Manufacturing Engineer in the die shop, you will play a key role in supporting our team in the production of Tesla’s high-pressure die casting (HPDC) dies. You will be responsible for material selection, processing development, analysis, and validation as it is related to manufacturing additive inserts.

Responsibilities:
Hands on operations of Additive Manufacturing (AM) machines and post-processing
Closely collaborate with tool design engineers to develop and optimize parts to leverage AM technology
Work closely with AM machine’s manufacturers to develop process specifications and printing parameters
Characterize fabricated parts to understand defects and mechanical properties
Monitor, troubleshoot, and correct issues associated with process or equipment
Provide input for new product development
Lead in-house maintenance of AM machines, working with technicians
Support on afternoon or night shifts as needed to sustain 24x7 production
Lead the projects for improving machine uptime, powder yield, quality of prints

Requirements:
Degreee in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Engineering, or related fields, or equivalent experience
2+ years of experience in operating Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) equipment such as EOS, SLM Solutions etc., and other AM technologies
Metal AM process knowledge in making successful builds and experience working with metal alloys commonly applied in tooling and automotive industries
Fluent with 3D CAD software (i.e. Solidworks, Creo, etc.) and proficient in using Magics and other software focusing on design for AM and build-file preparation
Knowledge and application of post printing processes for metal 3D printed parts, such as heat treatment schedules, surface finishing, and powder removal
Working level understanding statistical process control, design of experiments

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