Joining Engineer, Body in White, Semi

We are seeking an energetic, self-motivated Joining Engineer for a position in the Semi, Body Manufacturing Engineering team. A team focused on creating production processes for manufacturing body assemblies and battery enclosure. The successful candidate will have extensive theoretical and hands-on experience in all facets of various joining technologies and related equipment, as well as experience managing new product introductions, equipment projects (new installations) and process optimization, upgrades & modifications.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for continues process optimization in current production environment
• Lead and assist production in all quality and process related joining topics and issues
• Support and assist Engineering and Maintenance teams in troubleshooting difficult breakdowns and chronic equipment failures
• Develop maintenance joining training program and conduct the training
• Project management of both internal maintenance projects and major contractor projects
• Develop & maintain proper PM documentation of all necessary procedures; periodic joining equipment maintenance tasks, process control, etc.
• Select and define required spare parts & consumables

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Experience in automotive industry is highly preferred
• 5+ years of experience with the following: welding and mechanical joining equipment and processes, self-pierce riveting, auto-bolting, flow drill screw, clinching, adhesive bonding, and hybrid bonding
• Experience in setting up and running mechanical joining monitoring systems is required
• 5+ years in process monitoring and optimization
• Experience in joining of dissimilar materials is preferred

Compensation and Benefits
Benefits

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