Robotics Geartrain Manufacturing Engineer, Optimus

What You'll Do

• Drive the in-house manufacturing technology and process development of complex gear assemblies
• Develop scalable manufacturing technologies that can scale from concept to high-volume production for gearboxes
• Demonstrate developed gearbox manufacturing processes in a low volume, high-mix environment
• Establish equipment requirements for high volume gearbox manufacturing and develop high-volume manufacturing methods
• Develop specifications and manage RFQ process for new manufacturing equipment
• Design and build tooling that will be used gearbox assembly processes
• Work closely with design engineering team to provide crucial input on DFM and DFATrack and document process development activities on geartrain assembly, machining and heat treatment processes and report results when necessary
• Develop equipment manufacturing, heat treatment, inspection, and test validation plans
• Coordinate factory equipment installation, commissioning, and production hand off

What You'll Bring

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent, or equivalent experience
• Mindset to apply first principles for problem solving
• 3D CAD experience/knowledge, preferably Catia/3DX, SolidWorks
• Familiarity with computer aided manufacturing software (i.e. Mastercam, Esprit) and gear design & manufacturing software (i.e. KissSoft, Dontyne Gear Production Suite)
• Knowledge and understanding of engineering drawings, documents and GD&T
• Ability to follow mechanical drawings of assemblies and components that include bearings, gearboxes, actuators, etc.
• Proficiency in mechanical assemblies of gearboxes (i.e press fits, fastener selection, etc.) and knowledge and understanding of gear metrology tools and methods
• Familiar with torque tools, fixture design, CNC and automation equipment, control systems and communication protocol
• Experience in transitioning products from prototype to high-volume production
• Strong background in mechanical design for manufacturing and basic principles of material science & engineering
• 3+ years of rotary product manufacturing experience (i.e. Actuators and Gearboxes)
• 3+ years of experience building production lines for geared products. Including, equipment design, tooling design and procurement and line commissioning

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Medical plans
• Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
• Company paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
• 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, Tesla