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Manufacturing Engineer, Battery Cell (m/w/d) - Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg

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Tesla

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Research & Development
    Engineering
  • Brandenburg

AI generated summary

  • You should have 6+ years (BS) or 3+ years (MS) in engineering, experience with manufacturing equipment, high-speed roll-to-roll systems, problem solving, CAD, and thermal management. High-volume manufacturing experience preferred.
  • You will drive equipment design and commissioning, troubleshoot processes, provide training, ensure safety, manage spare parts, and support maintenance to optimize production efficiency.

Requirements

  • Either a BS with 6+ years’ relevant experience or an MS with 3+ years relevant experience in interdisciplinary/integrated engineering, manufacturing engineering, or equivalent
  • Strong engineering foundations. Aptitude to learn
  • Demonstrated experience ramping equipment into manufacturing - automation equipment, web handling, design of electromechanical systems, PLCs, motion controls, and data capture
  • Demonstrated experience with high speed roll-to-roll equipment – tension control, pressure, hydraulics, temperature controls, roll bending moments, gap sensing mechanisms
  • Structured thinking and problem solving abilities. Proven through a number of root cause analysis following a data driven approach, statistical software (JMP) a plus
  • 2D & 3D ACAD experience in creating/validating layouts, tooling drawings
  • P&ID, FMEA and MES experience a plus
  • Thermal controls and thermal management experience
  • Experience in high volume manufacturing is highly desired

Responsibilities

  • Drive design, commissioning and ramp of complex roll to roll manufacturing equipment
  • Work collaboratively as the equipment expert to ensure production lines run in a safe, efficient manner producing high quality parts.
  • Become owner / subject matter expert to drive equipment-related process improvement including detailed troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
  • Troubleshoot and recover processes by PLC, HMI, or tool management software, and implement changes/improvements
  • Build training material, maintenance routines, and related documentation for equipment life cycle management
  • Lead safety and ergonomic improvements to production equipment which meets or exceeds regulations or best practices.
  • Identify equipment critical spare parts and ensure sufficient coverage to prevent extended downtime situations
  • Participate in supplier/ internal equipment buyoffs
  • Debug and optimize automated processes to maximize cycle time and uptime.
  • Develop and manage FMEA risk assessments to prioritize equipment improvement projects and ensure sufficient repair strategies.
  • Provide hands-on support to maintenance team to troubleshoot and resolve extended downtime situations.

FAQs

What qualifications are required for the Manufacturing Engineer position?

Either a BS with 6+ years of relevant experience or an MS with 3+ years of relevant experience in interdisciplinary/integrated engineering, manufacturing engineering, or equivalent is required.

Is experience with roll-to-roll manufacturing equipment necessary?

Yes, demonstrated experience with high-speed roll-to-roll equipment is required, including tension control, pressure, hydraulics, and temperature controls.

What types of engineering foundations should candidates have?

Candidates should possess strong engineering foundations and have an aptitude to learn.

Will I be involved in hands-on troubleshooting of equipment?

Yes, you will provide hands-on support to troubleshoot and resolve extended downtime situations.

What type of work environment can I expect?

The work environment is demanding, fast-paced, and incredibly exciting.

Are there opportunities for process improvement in this role?

Yes, you will become the subject matter expert to drive equipment-related process improvement, including troubleshooting and root cause analysis.

What software experience is beneficial for this role?

Experience with PLCs, HMI, tool management software, and statistical software like JMP is beneficial.

Is familiarity with safety regulations a requirement for this position?

Yes, you will lead safety and ergonomic improvements to production equipment that meet or exceed regulations or best practices.

Will I be working in a team?

Yes, you will work collaboratively in a cross-functional team to test, validate, and roll-out process and product design changes.

What will my responsibilities include in terms of equipment management?

Your responsibilities will include equipment life cycle management, building training material, maintenance routines, and documentation.

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Tesla

Tesla’s mission is to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy.

Automotive
Industry
10,001+
Employees
2003
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Tesla’s mission is to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy through increasingly affordable electric vehicles in addition to renewable energy generation and storage. California-based Tesla is committed to having the best-in-class in safety, performance, and reliability in all Tesla cars. There are currently over 275,000 Model S, Model X and Model 3 vehicles on the road worldwide. To achieve a sustainable energy future, Tesla also created infinitely scalable energy products: Powerwall, Powerpack and Solar Roof. As the world’s only vertically integrated energy company, Tesla continues to innovate, scale and reduce the costs of commercial and grid-scale systems, with the goal of ultimately getting us to 100% renewable energy grids.