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Injection Molding Process Engineer

Tesla

Tesla

Austin, TX, USA
Posted on May 10, 2025
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Injection Molding Process Engineer

Job Category Engineering & Information Technology
Location AUSTIN, Texas
Req. ID 242658
Job Type Full-time
What to Expect

We are hiring Process Engineers to support Model Y. Our Plastics Process Engineers are technical subject matter experts of their assigned process. They will be expected to support the most effective method(s) of processing while improving cycle times, reducing downtime, lowering cost, and driving improvements in overall Plastics quality in order to ensure the continued performance of the process.

What You’ll Do
  • Lead the development of new plastic injection tooling projects to meet a wide range of product performance and cosmetic requirements
  • Lead and refine the design for manufacturing process by collaborating with supply management, product design, industrial design, and manufacturing engineering groups on material selection, design feasibility, and aesthetics of new plastic part & tooling designs
  • Inform estimations of prototype and production manufacturing costs - tooling, secondary assembly, secondary finishing, and piece part
  • Write prototype/development tooling request for quotes (RFQs)
  • Publish and maintain a live master tooling schedule
  • Review and approve prototype/development tool designs, and tooling maintenance procedures
  • Establish, maintain, and ensure compliance to process Control Plan per PFMEA
What You’ll Bring
  • 10+ years of experience in direct hands-on injection mold design and/or injection mold construction
  • Detailed understanding of plastics molding-related process variables and their impact on throughput, quality, and yield rate
  • Strong to expert-level 3D CAD skills, including advanced surfacing and large assemblies
  • Siemens NX fluency or must be able to learn and adopt it quickly as it will be the design package used (NX 2306)
  • Knowledge and experience in scientific molding
  • Strong experience in setting up and performing detailed mold simulations (Autodesk Moldflow)
Compensation and Benefits
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

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