(Senior) Manufacturing Engineer, Battery Joining Development (m/w/d))

### What to Expect

Tesla is looking to hire a (Senior) Manufacturing Engineer to contribute to the analysis and development of structural joining, bonding and forming processes for our cutting-edge battery products. In this role you will drive technological advancement in this discipline as part of a small, specialized team. Battery development is at the heart of our company, and this is an exciting opportunity to work directly on the central challenges with electric vehicles – battery cost and performance. Tesla is a demanding and fast-paced environment where you will work with a highly motivated team on extremely challenging projects. This role requires domestic and international travel as needed.

### What You’ll Do

• •Evaluate candidate structural manufacturing process strategies for new high voltage battery products
• •Provide joining Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Reliability (DFR) input to product designers
• •Guide cross-functional down-selection of optimal applied process strategy, tech, and product interface definitions
• •Rigorous process and equipment development to achieve capability, performance, and quality targets
• •Process validation and optimization from initial prototype builds through release to full-scale production
• •Drive proof-of-concept to green light new and novel methods, technologies, and suppliers
• •Evolve the structural manufacturing knowledge base through experiments, standards and benchmarking

### What You’ll Bring

• •3+ years of engineering, or equivalent relevant experience
• •Demonstrated experience in the data-driven development and implementation of high-volume structural joining and sealing methods including product interfaces, materials, processes, and equipment (adhesives, potting, sealants, form-in-place gaskets, curing, fastening, riveting, clinching, pressing, hemming, welding, other)
• •Proficiency in Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) and experimental design
• •Degree in Engineering, or equivalent experience

Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

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Apply at: https://www.tesla.com/careers/search/job/280332?source=BA