Tesla Looking For Process Engineer | GFNY at Buffalo, NY Full Time

THE ROLE

As a Tesla Process Engineer, you have the important role of designing “The Machine that builds the Machine”. You will work with the cross-functional teams (Design, Quality, Production, Sustaining, and Supply Chain) throughout the entire lifecycle of a product (from initial design through prototype development and into full production) to develop high quality and efficient manufacturing equipment and processes that will produce the power electronics that drive our cars and energy products.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Pathfinding & Development

Conduct exploratory studies and analysis to identify assembly processes to meet product requirements

Identify critical process parameters and quality attributes, and conduct experiments using Design of Experiments (DOE) methods to determine sensitivity and acceptable process windows

Develop cause and effect analysis, Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis (PFMEA) and control plan

Troubleshoot and Identify corrective measure to critical equipment (mechanical, electrical, thermal, optical etc.) related problems

High Volume Manufacturing

Conduct Install/qualification of tools including Measurement Systems Analysis (MCA), Gauge Repeatability and Reproducibility (GRR), Process Stability and Capability (CP/CPK), and equipment/process matching.

Enable Statistical Process Control (SPC) and create standard operation and maintenance procedures to support the transition to sustainable production.

Execute data driven root cause analysis as part of reject validation and excursion investigations

Drive continuous improvement & optimization activities to meet production targets including availability, quality, and performance

QUALIFICATIONS

BS/MS/PhD in Chemical/Material/Electrical/Industrial/Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)

Minimum of 2 years’ experience in an automated manufacturing/process environment

Experience developing and taking new automated manufacturing processes and equipment from the prototype stage through high volume production.

Familiarity with, and interest in grappling with large data sets to drive decision making

Strong working knowledge of Statistical Analysis, Design of Experiments (DOE), Gauge Repeatability and Reproducibility (GRR), Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA), Statistical Process Control (SPC) and other Six Sigma Tools

Clear understanding of manufacturing production metrics, field data, and quality and reliability data.

Able to work under pressure while managing competing demands and tight deadlines of multiple simultaneous projects and challenges

Hands-on skills with diagnostics software, hardware, tools, instruments, general electromechanical systems and measurement techniques

Strong problem-solving skills and an aptitude for learning systems quickly

Communicate effectively with direct team and peers within a manufacturing and engineering organization. This includes exemplary verbal and written communication skills.

Detail oriented with strong record-keeping and organizational skills.

Employee Benefits

As a full-time Tesla employee you will receive full benefits from day 1 for you and your dependents.

United Healthcare PPO and HSA plans (including infertility coverage)

3 medical plan choices with $0 paycheck contribution

Vision & dental plans (including orthodontic coverage)

Company paid Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability

401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits

Employee Assistance Program, Paid Time Off, and Paid Holidays

Back-up childcare and employee discounts