Process Engineer – Busbar – High Voltage Distribution
| Company | Tesla |
|---|---|
| Location | Fremont, CA, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Mid Level |
Requirements
- Degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physical Science, or equivalent experience
- Ability to derive data-supported root causes and propose strong countermeasures. Tableau, R-studio, Minitab, and/or JMP experience preferred. Must be able to pull data using efficient SQL queries
- Exceptional problem-solving skills and an aptitude for learning systems quickly, capacity for managing simultaneous activities and challenges
- Demonstrated experience in ramping and/or sustaining a high volume, automated and semi-automated manufacturing line. In addition – has creative capacity for developing new ways to do things better, cheaper, faster in alignment with the aggressive Tesla approach to ramping production lines
- Passion for making fantastic new products with industry-leading quality
- Experience with process control techniques such as Statistical Process control (SPC), process capability and subsequent data analysis
Responsibilities
- Develop expertise in the Busbar manufacturing process. Understand process performance through both data and time spent on the production line and use that knowledge to improve both production process and part quality
- Review critical process metrics daily for statistical shifts from nominal and develop game plans to address
- Identify and/or develop critical process monitors and metrics for battery module and pack manufacturing. Use to diagnose issues found during the manufacturing process, efficiently identify root cause, react (but also plan proactively)
- Guide and develop roadmaps for aggressive improvement to OEE metrics: Yield, Cycle Time, Availability, and Cost. Report metrics to upper management
- Manage workload with a positive attitude as a team player in a collaborative work environment
- Drive continuous improvement and support activities for engineering and manufacturing including 5S and Lean manufacturing activities, material handling improvements, production line configuration, and safety procedures
Preferred Qualifications
- Desired manufacturing skillsets: experience with tube bending process, Atlas-Copco fastener rundown traces and quality detection methods, tool and die knowledge