Manufacturing Engineer, Process & Equipment Development - Palo Alto [274043]

$109,600 - $195,600 yearly

Job Description

Tesla is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to take

end-to-end ownership of manufacturing systems in Palo Alto, CA — from

pioneering prototype processes in R&D to designing, optimizing, and scaling

them for high-volume, highly automated production. You will invent and rapidly

iterate novel processes and prototype equipment, then lead their translation

into robust automation integrating robotics, machine vision, precision

mechatronics, and intelligent controls. You will drive process development,

equipment specification and qualification, line design, vendor management,

optimization, validation, technical transfer, and continuous improvement while

collaborating closely with Product Design, Controls, Quality, and Operations

teams. Success requires creative first-principles thinking, rapid prototyping

capability, and rigorous data-driven execution.

The Role

  • In-house development of workstations, manufacturing equipment, and

fixtures to support early-stage alpha/beta prototype builds

  • Identification and documentation of manufacturing bottlenecks

during R&D to influence high-volume equipment design

  • Design, specification, procurement, construction, integration, and

deployment of automated assembly equipment, robotics, inline vision systems,

precision gauging, and end-of-line testing for medium- and high-volume

production

  • Development of new bespoke manufacturing processes from R&D

through high-volume automation

  • Design of production workstations for ergonomics, efficiency, and

throughput

  • Performance of process analysis, DOE, PFMEA, Process Flow Diagrams,

control plans, line balancing, and capacity modeling

  • Early Design for Manufacturing (DFM) collaboration with Product

Design teams to influence product architecture for high-volume

manufacturability

  • Training of technicians and line operators in new manufacturing

processes and equipment

  • Leadership of data driven continuous improvement initiatives to

improve yield

Anthony Antonucci

Qualifications

Relevant experience in Manufacturing; strong problem-solving skills; commitment to Tesla mission.

Immediate Fill

No