What To Expect
Tesla’s 4680 team’s goal is to change the cell manufacturing industry by making the most energy dense and cost-effective battery cells in the most cutting edge, compact and energy efficient factories in the world. Tesla is looking for a highly motivated Project Engineer to help manage the deployment of capacity expansion projects and validate our factory engineering designs and processes.

This individual will be responsible for supporting the design and execution of 4680 cell production factories as part of the Factory Development team. The successful candidate will have a background in running technical projects/programs and be eager to carry out a variety of engineering and project management tasks from factory concept derivation, utility modelling/forecasting, creating/maintaining schedules and in-field co-ordination of contractors and Tesla personnel.

The individual will possess the ability to use (or rapidly learn) project management software such as Primavera (P6) to plan out Factory upgrades / expansions while being eager to learn about how cells are manufactured and how factories are built.

What You'll Do

Own / maintain the manufacturing deployment schedule for capacity expansions using scheduling software (Primavera P6)

Field Verification - Measuring key factory process parameters in field to validate designs / trouble shoot

Construction Checklists / walk downs – Act as MFG representative holding factory construction team accountable to space turnover checklists

Sustaining factory improvement projects - Follow up and drive to completion

Develop an understanding of our factory design and manufacturing processes

What You'll Bring

Degree or equivalent experience and evidence of exceptional ability

Engineering experience on manufacturing and industrial projects

Experience and understanding of building and manufacturing facilities design and construction

Experience building project schedules with software such as Primavera P6 / MS Project

Excellent communication and documentation skills with the ability to understand complex problems and distill the message into a clear plan

Positive, enthusiastic, fast learner, can-do mindset and passionate about manufacturing infrastructure

Thrives under pressure and in ambiguous environments

Cylindrical cell manufacturing experience preferred but not required

Benefits
Compensation and 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

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