Staff Robotics Manufacturing Engineer, Stator Molding, Optimus

Description:
Tesla is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Staff Robotics Manufacturing Engineer to develop and engineer new processes and high-volume automation equipment for stator and segment molding with the Optimus Stator team in Austin, TX. These production lines include highly automated manufacturing systems to mold stator assemblies and stator laminated segments. You will work closely with Tesla’s internal Product Design, Production, Controls, Safety, Quality and Manufacturing Engineering teams and coordinate cross-functional design activities with equipment suppliers on-site to develop new stator molding equipment, tooling and automation. You will assume full ownership of the design, development and optimization, as well as leading the technical transfer of the line’s tools to Tesla Operations, qualifying them to the highest standards of safety, quality, and output.

Responsibilities:
Develop manufacturing methods and specify equipment necessary for stator and segment molding, including the following processes: Injection molding, micro molding, transfer molding, vision control, precision gaging, conveyance, robotic handling, preheating, and cooling

Develop new highly automated manufacturing lines from concept to production

Collaborate with product engineering on design for assembly of various components to allow for an efficient assembly process that builds quality into the product

Participate in periodic design and process reviews during product development to ensure correct specifications are set and best practices are adhered to

Optimize product flow and line efficiency while reducing Capex and lead-time

Generate machine specifications, documentation, manufacturing instructions, process flow, failure mode effects analysis, and inspection methodologies for new products

Collaborate with external vendors and internal stakeholders to conduct design reviews of the production equipment throughout the development process

Collaborate with the Stator Design Engineering team to propose solutions for Tesla’s future products

Drive excellence in project execution by defining, managing, and executing project timelines to ensure on-time delivery through proactive program management

Ability to travel 20% of the time, both domestically and internationally

Requirements:
7+ years of hands-on experience with high-volume molding process, equipment, and tooling

Strong knowledge of plastics molding processes, post-molding operations, and mold flow simulations

Solid understanding of Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), lean manufacturing, GD&T, and capacity planning techniques

Strong foundation of problem-solving skills, statistical process control, design of experiments, and data analysis software (Minitab, JMP)

Proficiency with SolidWorks or other 3D CAD software

Strong hands-on experience with high-volume as well as pilot manufacturing

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience

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