Process Engineer, Energy
Tesla
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Process Engineer, Energy
| Job Category | Manufacturing |
|---|---|
| Location | Buffalo, New York |
| Req. ID | 239323 |
| Job Type | Full-time |
What to Expect What You’ll Bring
The Process Engineer will be responsible for process sustaining and continuous improvement on multiple production lines for Supercharger or residential energy products. This position will be responsible for applying lean manufacturing principles to monitor yield, fallout, and critical parameters and drive necessary process improvements. Daily work will be highly cooperative in nature with regular interactions with Manufacturing Engineering, New Product Introduction, Quality Engineering, Equipment Engineering, and Production Operators – strong interpersonal skills are critical. The Engineer will place a significant focus on troubleshooting and root causing test failures and fallout, including data collection and rework process development.
What You’ll Do- Electronics troubleshooting with PCBA, Altium, and schematic analysis
- Develop and modify line layouts, including material flow, waste reduction, and ergonomics, utilizing Lean Manufacturing best practices
- Root Cause analysis of complex systems, and mitigation of failure modes via a systems approach
- Analyze and optimize production processes to ensure safety while maximizing Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) in cost effective means while driving to achieve world-class quality levels
- Lead NCM (non-conforming material) activities, including the documentation and troubleshooting of line fall out
- Utilize structured problem solving techniques such as DMAIC, Ishikawa, Five Why (5W) and Eight Disciplines (8D)
- Perform supporting activities for engineering and manufacturing including 5S and Lean manufacturing activities, material handling improvements, production line configuration, and safety procedures
- Monitor and reduce process variation using techniques such as Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA)
- Create and maintain Manufacturing Instructions, routings, and associated processes
- Support 24 by 7 production operations
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering , Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Physical Science, or equivalent relevant experience
- Design for Manufacturability experience, Poka Yoke, and elimination of risk with design recommendations
- Background in Automated Systems (Electronics, Computer Controls, Electromechanical, Fastening, and/or IT Systems) is preferable to support End of Line (EOL) troubleshooting
- 2 years experience developing and improving high volume processes. Have a demonstrated track record of Overall Equipment Effectiveness improvement activities
- Good understanding of Bill of Materials, Manufacturing Execution System, Specification Management, Change Point Management
- Able to utilize structured problem solving techniques such as DMAIC, Ishikawa, Five Why (5W) or Eight Disciplines (8D)
- Linux, Tableau, and Minitab experience preferred
- Strong ability to work and communicate effectively with team and peers within a manufacturing and engineering organization. This includes excellent communication skills: written and verbal
- Creative capacity for developing new ways to do things better, cheaper, faster in alignment with the Tesla approach to revolutionary product development
Compensation and Benefits
Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
- Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna 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
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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
Expected Compensation
- Associate Process Engineer - $64,600 - $96,900/annual salary
- Process Engineer - $71,400 - $107,100/annual salary
Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
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