Industrial Software Engineer (Cell Quality)

Quick Facts

• Role: Industrial Software Engineer (Cell Quality)
• Focus: Continuous improvement for cell manufacturing (safety, quality, cost, growth)

Description

Drive continuous improvement in cell manufacturing by leading cost-saving, automation, and AI initiatives that reduce labor hours, scrap, downtime, and operating costs. Use Lean/Six Sigma/Kaizen and data-driven analysis (takt time, value-stream mapping, root cause) to build business cases and deploy end-to-end automation integrated with equipment. Build real-time KPI dashboards (OEE, yield, downtime, cost per unit) and AI agents to automate repetitive quality and production workflows.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost-saving and productivity projects using automation, AI, and software
• Identify improvement opportunities with takt time analysis, value-stream mapping, and root cause analysis; build ROI and payback business cases
• Design and implement end-to-end automation, including software/data automation and integration with equipment, PLCs, and vision systems
• Create and deploy AI agents to automate repetitive engineering, quality, and production tasks (reports, data analysis, triage, documentation)
• Develop real-time dashboards tracking KPIs such as OEE, yield, downtime, and cost per unit
• Partner with process, equipment, quality, and maintenance teams to deploy solutions and track savings
• Apply Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen methods together with AI tools to remove waste, speed root-cause analysis, and shorten problem-solving cycles
• Train teams to use AI in daily work

Requirements

• Degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience
• 2+ years of industrial, manufacturing, or automation engineering experience
• Proven record leading cost-saving or continuous improvement projects with measurable results
• Hands-on experience building automations, scripts, or software tools (e.g., Python, SQL, Power Automate)
• Experience creating AI agents or using AI tools (LLMs, AI assistants, machine learning) to automate workflows
• Experience building dashboards and working with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Grafana)
• Knowledge of OEE, cycle time analysis, capacity planning, and line balancing
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing, 5S, and Six Sigma principles (Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt preferred)
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and training engineers, technicians, and production staff

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans with $0 payroll deduction or $0 paycheck contribution options at hire
• Family-building/fertility/adoption/surrogacy benefits
• Health Savings Account (company-paid HSA contribution with enrolled High-Deductible plan)
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) with employer match and Employee Stock Purchase Plans
• Company-paid Basic Life and AD&D; short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and vacation time, paid holidays (flex time for salary roles)
• Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
• Voluntary benefits including critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, legal services, and pet insurance
• Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation programs; Tesla Babies program
• Commuter benefits and employee discounts/perks