Manufacturing Engineer, Battery Cell Assembly

What You'll Do

• Lead the deployment, validation, and continuous optimization of automated battery cell assembly equipment (e.g., filling, welding, dispensing, inspection, cleaning, handling)
• Drive equipment performance improvement through root-cause analysis (5 Whys, 8D, DMAIC)
• Partner with Process, Maintenance, and Automation teams to ramp new cell designs and materials to full production with high yield and low downtime
• PLC/HMI logic tuning, robotics performance, and mechanical/electrical system reliability
• Apply GD&T, experimental design (DOE), and statistical process control (SPC) to validate process stability and reduce variation
• Optimize conveyance, robotic handling, vision inspection, and automated welding systems for speed, precision, and repeatability

What You'll Bring

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in high-volume, automated manufacturing environments, preferably in EV battery or with high-speed precision manufacturing systems
• Proven track record in equipment launch, diagnostics, troubleshooting, and OEE improvement on complex, integrated production lines
• Strong technical background in mechanical, electrical, or mechatronics engineering (BS degree required; advanced degree a plus)
• Deep hands-on experience with industrial control systems (Siemens PLCs, Beckhoff TwinCAT), industrial robotics (Fanuc/ABB), and integrated automation systems including vision inspection (2D/3D), electrical interconnection, and automated material handling
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex, multi-system equipment failures under fast-paced production demands
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset, you thrive in cross-functional teams

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Medical plans
• Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans
• HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
• Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time
• Paid Holidays
• Commuter benefits
• Tesla Babies program
• Employee discounts and perks program