Manufacturing Machining Engineer, Drive Unit

About the role

A Manufacturing Machining Engineer in the Production Engineering team will be part of operating, sustaining, and improving some of the most automated manufacturing equipment in the world. The ideal candidate specializes in machining operations and can lead, develop, optimize, and implement advanced manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Sustain 24/7 production operations by responding to and resolving breakdowns quickly and efficiently to minimize downtime, with support from the Maintenance team.
• Actively lead cross-functional teams and take on improvement projects to enhance factory operations.
• Diagnose equipment failures, identify root causes, and improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Lead equipment upgrades with a focus on serviceability, reliability, and process capability.
• Provide hands-on support to the Engineering and Maintenance teams to troubleshoot and resolve extended downtime situations for CNC lines.
• Plan and execute preventative and corrective maintenance for CNC equipment.

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronic Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering, with a focus on machining processes such as Turning.
• Strong knowledge of machining parameters, tooling selection, and fixture design.
• Proficiency in CAD/CAM software (SolidWorks, Mastercam, or similar).
• Knowledge of GD&T, inspection methods, and metrology equipment.
• Experience with DMG Mori (NZX-S2500-ST), Mitsubishi, and Fanuc controllers for servocontrol equipment is a plus.
• Aptitude to learn new skillsets.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and full-time Tesla employee benefits starting on day 1 of hire.
• Medical plans with $0 payroll deduction options.
• Family-building, fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits.
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, with $0 paycheck contribution options.
• Company-paid Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan.
• 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 salaried positions, accrued hours for hourly positions) and paid holidays.
• Back-up childcare and parenting support resources.
• Voluntary benefits, including 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.