What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Material Flow Automation position at Tesla Motors, Inc.?
| Job Category | Manufacturing |
|---|---|
| Location | AUSTIN, Texas |
| Req. ID | 204043 |
| Job Type | Full-time |
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- 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
- Bachelor's degree in engineering (or equivalent);
- 10 years of practical automated material handling and process equipment design experience in AS/RS, electric monorail system, conveyance, mobile robotics (AGVs or AMRs), and robotic material handling
- Proficient in AutoCAD, SolidWorks, CATIA or similar modeling software
- A solid engineering background with hands-on design and development experience
- A passion to work with automation equipment and design processes around it
- Ability to lead a project from concept through to installation and hand-over while working in a close-knit, team environment.
- Knowledge of and experience with material flow strategies and dynamic manufacturing systems.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills. Ability to manage several complex projects at the same time with high degrees of variation and uncertainty.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in mechanical/Mechatronics/Industrial Engineering (or equivalent)
- Knowledge of basic electrical systems such as panels, NEC/NFPA and equipment safety standards
- Knowledge of basic controls and robot systems such as AB/Siemens PLCs, Fanuc Robots
- Knowledge of MES system
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)
- LGBTQ care concierge services
- 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
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
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