Process Engineer, Battery Remanufacturing

Remanufacturing is a special operation group of highly specialized engineers who can develop new systems for repair and trouble shoot complex electromechanical assemblies. This position will involve gaining a high-level understanding of various components and their interaction within the vehicle. This position requires a high level of attention to detail, and the ability to adapt to changing environments, all while maintaining open communication with Field Service Engineers, Product Excellence, Design, and other sustaining engineers to evaluate and resolve issues effectively and efficiently. They will also work to help identify new failure modes, implement corrective/preventive actions, help develop new repair instructions, and work to hand-written and verbal instructions when necessary. Process engineers within the remanufacturing organization are responsible for build and repair instructions to production and ensuring high performance through optimized paths and yield improvement projects.

• Develop new process flow, order equipment, and validate before implementing to the operation
• Quickly drive containment and cohesive counter-measurements into product and processes
• Summarize data from vehicle logs, service database, repair orders, and production systems
• Maintain inventory integrity and repair history through diligent record keeping and adherence to process
• Work to develop complex and detailed technical documentation and/or verbal and written instructions designed for production use
• Communicate product failure details to design, product excellence, and reliability departments
• Ensure proper use and understanding of failure analysis tools and methodologies
• Sustain and improve Process key performance indicators including first pass yield, scrap rates, and cycle times
• Work to prevent and solve safety risks found in the manufacturing environment
• Manage site daily operation and ensure site meets daily productivity target

• Degree in Engineering or with equivalent in experience
• Working knowledge of high voltage DC battery systems or basic electronics and DC electrical systems
• Proficient with hand tools and computer-based tools, including precision measuring equipment, electrical test equipment, and computer databases
• Ability to read and understand manufacturing instructions, electrical diagrams, and mechanical drawings
• Proficient with computer tools, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, SQL, and Outlook
• Must be reliable, innovative, committed, a self-starter, and quality focused
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with a good command of the English language, both written and verbal

Proven ability to operate under pressure with rigid time constraints

Must be able to work and be organized in a fast-paced environment, occasionally requiring extended hours

Able to support multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining sustaining support for production

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

• Process Engineer - $75,600 - $113,400/annual salary
• Sr Process Engineer - $90,000 - $135,000/annual salary
• Staff Process Engineer - $108,000 - $162,000/annual salary
• Sr Staff Process Engineer - $129,600 - $194,400/annual salary
• Principal Process Engineer - $144,000 - $216,000/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.