Sr. Manufacturing Engineer, Material Flow Automation, Optimus

What You'll Do

• Design automated, high-volume material handling solutions to establish new and improved material flows throughout facilities, including material arrival at docks, automated delivery to line-side locations, material transport between internal manufacturing lines, buffer/storage systems, and robotic material handling solutions
• Drive material flow strategies and dynamic, cutting-edge manufacturing systems to build Optimus
• Develop analytical models to establish design criteria and overall system performance metrics
• Investigate and research advanced technologies to optimize material handling equipment and systems
• Lead concept development, detailed engineering design, and collaboration with system build and integration teams
• Develop RFQs, technical equipment specifications, procedures, and proper documentation

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience in automated material handling and process equipment design or development, including AS/RS, electric monorail systems (EMS), heavy-duty conveyance, mobile robotics (AGVs or AMRs), and robotic material handling
• Knowledge of basic controls and robot systems such as AB/Siemens PLCs, FANUC robots, etc.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, SolidWorks, CATIA, or similar modeling software
• Ability to lead a project from concept through installation and handover while working in a close-knit team environment
• Strong analytical and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously under high degrees of variation and uncertainty
• Knowledge of and experience with material flow strategies and dynamic manufacturing systems with MES integration
• Basic knowledge of electrical systems, including panels, NEC/NFPA standards, and equipment safety standards (plus)

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Medical plans
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plans
• Other financial benefits
• Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time
• 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