Systems Engineer, Cell Manufacturing

We are seeking a Systems Engineer to lead the deployment and
scale-up of high-precision sensor and actuator systems across our battery manufacturing
tool fleet. You will own end-to-end deployment workflows from hands-on
installation and validation to building diagnostics and predictive models, while
partnering closely with process, equipment, and software teams to
operationalize sensors at scale. This role sits within the GFTX Cell team,
responsible for high volume in-house cell manufacturing lines.

• Drive continuous improvement of sensor deployment processes
  using first-principles analysis and structured experimentation (DOE, root cause
  analysis)
• Author and maintain test specifications, calibration
  procedures, and SOPs for sensor installation, qualification, and maintenance
• Own failure analysis for sensor systems and collect test
  data, identify root cause, and implement corrective actions
• Define measurement conditions and acceptance criteria, and partner
  with cross-functional teams to validate and ratify pass/fail limits
• Develop software-based diagnostic toolkits and
  ML/statistical predictive models to enable proactive maintenance by process and
  equipment teams
• Apply data-driven methods to accelerate tool-to-tool
  matching and fleet-level performance uniformity (add a brief definition of
  "matching" for external readers)

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Physics, or equivalent
  experience
• Demonstrated hands on experience and capability in
  troubleshooting complex systems
• 2+ years ofexperience indesigning, testing and assembling
  hardware
• Experience of working with data from various types of
  sensors (e.g., force sensors, loadcells, thermocouples, accelerometers,
  etc.) and actuators (e.g., hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, etc.)
• Proficiency with MATLAB or Python and data analysis
  libraries such as pandas, numpy, scikit-learn or equivalent
• Familiarity with controls modelling
• Be able to travel to other sites 10-20% of time
• Excellent teamwork/interpersonal skills, willingnessto
  gain and share new knowledge and, the ability to communicate effectively
• Remain engaged, proactive and positive in tough
  circumstances. Own assignments and take full accountability for their success
• Positive attitude, eager to learn and ability to change
  direction quickly

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

• Medical plans > 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 Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible 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 (90 day waiting period)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly 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