Sr. Manufacturing Engineer, Drive Unit Inverter

What To Expect We're on a mission to transform the world of drive unit inverters, and are seeking a Sr. Manufacturing Engineer to lead the charge. As a key member of our team, you'll play a critical role in reimagining and developing innovative manufacturing processes and equipment for Tesla’s next-generation inverter products. Your expertise will help us redefine the boundaries of what's possible, driving early development and pilot line activities that will set the stage for a new era of inverter technology. What You'll Do Design and develop cutting-edge manufacturing equipment and processes for high-volume production of drive unit invertersCollaborate with design engineers to ensure Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles are applied to new product designsLead the design, development, and deployment of pilot lines, including tool specification, equipment installation, process development, and transition to high-volume productionWork with equipment suppliers and integrators to design and develop custom equipment for pilot and high-volume productionApply various manufacturing techniques, such as joining (fastening, laser welding, brazing, soldering, adhesive bonding, sintering) and quality assurance methods (vision inspection, leak testing, electrical testing)Meet high-volume production targets (cycle time, availability, yield, quality, reliability) and drive continuous improvementLead cross-functional teams to solve complex problems using data-driven decision making, collaborative leadership, and rigorous problem-solving methods What You'll Bring 4+ years of experience as a Manufacturing Engineer developing and deploying electronics assembly processes in high-volume automated production environmentsProven experience creating technical specifications for automated manufacturing equipment and processes, and driving installation, commissioning, and ramp-up activitiesDemonstrated expertise of Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Automation (DFA) principles to ensure efficient, high-quality production processesProficiency in CAD tools (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or CATIA) for designing mechanical equipment, fixturing, and toolingSolid grasp of lean and six sigma principles, with experience using DMAIC, RCA, DOE, FMEA, PCA, SPC, or KaizenAbility to collect, analyze, and interpret complex data using tools to make informed decisions (MySQL, Python, JMP, Tableau)Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, or equivalent experience 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 Earned Wage Access: Real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr. Managers levels) , Tesla