Process Engineer, Busbar, High Voltage Distribution

Tesla is seeking a self-motivated sustaining Process Engineer to ensure continuous production quality and enable world-class manufacturing of Tesla‘s Busbar - High Voltage distribution production line for the Model S, X, 3 and Y.
The High Voltage Busbar forms the connection between the car and charger on the Model S, X, 3 and Y and is a vital component to the car. This is an exciting opportunity to work on one of Tesla‘s highest output lines that has a critical role in every vehicle produced la is a demanding and fast-paced environment where you will work on a critical subsystem in world-changing products.
The Sustaining Process Engineer will also work with cross-functional teams to aggressively ramp newly launched products to full-scale production and beyond. The Sustaining Process Engineer‘s primary responsibilities are:
Eliminate waste in the manufacturing system, identify trends and signals in process data, create game plans and maintenance work orders in response to these trends, and drive long-term line improvements to yield cycle time, and process capability.
Responsibilities
Develop expertise in the Busbar manufacturing process. Understand process performance through both data and time spent on the production line and use that knowledge to improve both production process and part quality
Review critical process metrics daily for statistical shifts from nominal and develop game plans to address
Identify and/or develop critical process monitors and metrics for battery module and pack manufacturing. Use to diagnose issues found during the manufacturing process, efficiently identify root cause, react (but also plan proactively)
Guide and develop roadmaps for aggressive improvement to OEE metrics:
Yield, Cycle Time, Availability, and Cost. Report metrics to upper management
Manage workload with a positive attitude as a team player in a collaborative work environment
Drive continuous improvement and support activities for engineering and manufacturing including 5S and Lean manufacturing activities, material handling improvements, production line configuration, and safety procedures
Requirements
Degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physical Science, or equivalent experience
Ability to derive data-supported root causes and propose strong countermeasures. Tableau, R-studio, Minitab, and/or JMP experience preferred. Must be able to pull data using efficient SQL queries
Exceptional problem-solving skills and an aptitude for learning systems quickly, capacity for managing simultaneous activities and challenges
Demonstrated experience in ramping and/or sustaining a high volume, automated and semi-automated manufacturing line. In addition - has creative capacity for developing new ways to do things better, cheaper, faster in alignment with the aggressive Tesla approach to ramping production lines
Passion for making fantastic new products with industry-leading quality

Experience with process control techniques such as Statistical Process control (SPC), process capability and subsequent data analysis
Desired manufacturing skillsets: experience with tube bending process, Atlas-Copco fastener rundown traces and quality detection methods, tool and die knowledge
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
Expected Compensation $76,000 - $150,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.