November 19, 2024

Tool & Die Engineer, Cybertruck, Press

Mid • On-site

Austin, TX

What to Expect
The Press Model Y Production Team is looking for a Tool & Die Engineer at our Gigafactory in Austin, TX (GFTX). The ideal candidate will be responsible for production dies, process planning for new and existing projects working with Stamping Engineering, Materials, Production teams and Internal/External Die Vendors to deliver a final product to cost, time & quality targets.
What You’ll Do
  • Review die processes for parts to stay within cost, can meet quality targets & follow through to full production
  • Adhere to simulation guidelines & die design standards
  • Make detailed studies & provide recommendations to the team for solving process and feasibility issues
  • Assess automation blank loading and transfer arms to ensure press speed and end of arm cups not damaging panels
  • Direct tool changes to tune dies per dimensional quality engineer to ensure dies are capable and repeat
  • Ensure dies meet production process intent for cost, quality & repeatability
  • Perform vendor die design reviews ensuring die robustness and performance targets are met
  • Oversight of package of work through to home line activities
  • Develop inventory for spare details, punches & buttons using die BOM
  • Ensure production readiness of dies, scrap shed, SPM, & no burrs/slivers
What You’ll Bring
  • Good understanding of press/stamping processes & die design
  • Knowledge of material properties for aluminum & steel
  • 2+ Years of simulation / die design experience preferred in class ‘A’ parts, aluminum & steel, die build/tryout
  • Driven, energetic, and willing to “get out of the box” with solutions and processes to advance production manufacturing
  • Ability to work with, and lead others within a collaborative team environment
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Powerpoint, Word, Project
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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)
  • LGBTQ+ care concierge services
  • 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