Original job description
What To Expect
This position will support the development of the high-performance Tesla motors. You will support design and manufacturing activities to industrialize and scale Tesla motors into high volume production. You will join a team of mechanical, electrical, and electromagnetic engineering disciplines in a highly collaborative environment.
What You'll Do
Mechanical design and industrialization of stators for integration into Tesla’s powertrainsCollaboration with electromagnetic motor design engineers and actuator engineers to develop bespoke motors perfectly suited for integrationContinuous improvement of existing designs to reduce cost, improve performance and reliabilityPrototyping, testing and troubleshooting of electric motorsBasic fabrication, machining, wiring, general electronics, debugging, and testingCollaboration with supply chain, vendors, and manufacturing engineersPilot production assembly, offering hands on support, driving process improvement, ensuring quality and manufacturing engineering support
What You'll Bring
Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience1+ years experience in mechanical engineering in a product design and manufacturing environmentExperience with design and manufacturing of motors for actuators used in motion control applicationsExperience prototyping stators, rotors, and geared actuators. In particular, understanding of stator manufacturing methods and processesExperience with assembly and quality control processes and systemsHands-on experience in a machine shop environment. Skill with hand tools, shop and metrology equipment. Experience operating mill/lathe is desirableKnowledge and experience with engineering drawings, GD&T, tolerance stacks and FEA. Skill with 3DX (Catia), Solidworks or similarExperience with project management of small teams of engineers and technicians delivering high intensity, fast-paced projectsFamiliarity with various electric motor, electric drive, and motion control technologies
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