Sr. Manufacturing Engineer, Material Flow Automation

Sr. Manufacturing Engineer, Material Flow Automation

Job Category : Manufacturing

Location : AUSTIN, Texas

Req. ID : 227308

Job Type : Full-time

What to Expect : Tesla is currently seeking a motivated and accomplished Manufacturing Engineer who will lead the design and implementation of automated material handling systems for new and existing factories and programs at Tesla. This position will be based in Gigafactory Texas near Austin, TX. The ideal candidate will excel in a demanding and fast-paced environment where they will work as part of a smart, agile, and highly motivated team to accomplish some of the most ambitious projects being attempted in any industry today. Manufacturing Engineers on the Material Flow Engineering team (MFE) are responsible for developing solutions for the efficient and reliable flow of material to the Tesla manufacturing lines. As a manufacturing engineer, you are responsible for managing and owning automated material handling projects from "cradle to grave". This includes the concept, design, install, commissioning, ramp, handing over to the Production team, and continuous improvement of automated material handling equipment such as but not limited to automated storage systems (ASRS), final assembly conveyance such as car bodies, batteries, and drive units, automated lifts, material handling robot cells, etc. Besides owning the design and technical scope of a project, Senior Manufacturing Engineers also provide mentorship and guidance to other Engineers and stakeholders within Tesla. A Senior Manufacturing Engineer's role is to ensure that MFE system designs meet Tesla's goals and objectives. Project management functions such as timelines, budgets, and coordination with vendors and other manufacturing teams, as well as factory layout, construction, packaging, and production teams within Tesla, are also the responsibility of the Manufacturing Engineer on the Material Flow Engineering team.

What You'll Do :

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

What You'll Bring :

Compensation and Benefits :

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire :

2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction.

Tesla is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any factor, including veteran status and disability status, protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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