Process Engineer, Anode Mixing

What To Expect
Tesla is seeking a highly motivated Production Process Engineer to contribute to the process improvement and management of new production lines for our advanced cell manufacturing equipment for our cutting‑edge Tesla Energy Batteries. The Battery is one of the most complex and challenging components designed and manufactured at Tesla. This is an exciting opportunity to build a world‑class manufacturing facility from the ground up. Tesla is a demanding and fast‑paced environment where you will work on a critical subsystem of incredibly exciting products. The Production Process Engineer will also work with cross‑functional teams throughout the entire lifecycle of the product and processes. They will work closely with Engineering (Design, Process control, Maintenance and Manufacturing), Quality and production teams to bring the new product from initial design, through prototype development and finally into full production.

What You’ll Do

Develop process and tool knowledge with deep data analysis to execute OEE improvement/cost reduction opportunities

Be responsible for the improvement of production yield and uptime. Develop and update Manufacturing Instructions, Standard works documents, PFMEA, standard works, and Control Plans

Utilize SPC data and tools to characterize all equipment processes for process centre‑lining, operating limits, robustness, and action limits

Develop and enable data‑driven operational and financial decisions through predictive insights and process performance

Champion continuous improvement projects and standardization to support best in class lean manufacturing systems to maximise yield, capacity, and capability

Generate and execute business improvement ideas for cost reduction, tool uptime, labour savings, material flow, and safety

Develop and manage Poke Yoke setup and changes within Manufacturing Execution System (MES), line‑side visualisation to improve productivity

Perform supporting activities for engineering and manufacturing including 5S and Lean manufacturing activities, material handling improvements, production line configuration, and safety procedures

What You’ll Bring

Degree or Equivalent Experience in Engineering, Mathematics, or Physical Science, or equivalent

2 to 5 years of experience as a process engineer (process development/improvement, Six Sigma, process troubleshooting, innovation, data analysis, constraint analysis, flow optimisation)

Capable of identifying critical process parameters and applying statistics to process measurement and control

Data collection and analysis experience in automated or semi‑automated high‑volume manufacturing environment. Provide actionable insights

Critical thinking with methodical problem‑solving using Fish Bone, Fault Tree Analysis, 8D, A3, 5‑Why Analysis and/or DMAIC tools

Proven understanding of manufacturability, process design, process validation, assembly methods, design reviews, and cost reduction methodologies

Applied knowledge of analytical tools – MySQL, Python, JMP, Minitab, Tableau, Matlab and Ignition software

Prior experience with EV battery or Electrode manufacturing. Powder mixing, Web Calendering, Lamination, Slitting, roll Winding operations will be a plus

Benefits

Medical plans > 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 Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High‑Deductible 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&DD

Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)

Employee Assistance Program

Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly 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

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