Robotics Geartrain Manufacturing Engineer, Optimus Actuators

Robotics Geartrain Manufacturing Engineer, Optimus Actuators

Role summary: Optimus actuator team is seeking a skilled engineer with gearbox manufacturing, design, assembly, machining and metrology experience to join the team.

We work with cross-functional teams (Design, Quality, Production, Sustaining, and Supply Chain) throughout the lifecycle of a product to develop manufacturable designs and processes that will produce gearboxes, from prototype development through production.

The role of the Gearbox Manufacturing Engineer is to support gearbox manufacturing process development to produce world-class gearbox prototypes and drive scalable production methods to high-volume production.

The ideal candidate takes pride in their work, has strong engineering and physics fundamentals, is excited about manufacturing process development, is highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to work in a fast-paced development environment with analytical and practical engineering focus.

Responsibilities

• Drive the in-house manufacturing technology and process development of complex gear assemblies
• Develop scalable manufacturing technologies that can scale from concept to high-volume production for gearboxes
• Drive demonstration of developed gearbox manufacturing processes in a low volume, high-mix environment
• Establish equipment requirements for high volume gearbox manufacturing and develop high-volume manufacturing methods.

Drive machine tool equipment and tooling design developments with external suppliers and with internal entities for scalable high-volume (automotive level) production

• Develop specifications and manage RFQ process for new manufacturing equipment
• Design and build tooling that will be used in gearbox assembly processes
• Work closely with design engineering team to provide crucial input on DFM and DFA
• Track and document process development activities on geartrain assembly, machining and heat treatment processes and report results when necessary
• Develop equipment manufacturing, heat treatment, inspection, and test validation plans
• Coordinate factory equipment installation, commissioning, and production hand-off

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent, or equivalent experience
• Mindset to apply first principles for problem solving
• 3D CAD experience/knowledge, preferably Catia/3DX, Solid Works.

Familiarity with computer aided manufacturing software (i. e.

Mastercam, Esprit) and gear design & manufacturing software (i. e.

• Kiss Soft, Dontyne Gear Production Suite) is a plus
• Knowledge and understanding of engineering drawings, documents and GD&T.

Ability to follow mechanical drawings of assemblies and components that include bearings, gearboxes, actuators, etc.

• Proficiency in mechanical assemblies of gearboxes (i. e., press fits, fastener selection) and knowledge of gear metrology tools and methods
• Familiar with torque tools, fixture design, CNC and automation equipment, control systems and communication protocols
• Strong background in mechanical design for manufacturing and basic principles of material science & engineering with experience transitioning products from prototype to high-volume production
• Knowledge of material heat treatment basics and familiarity with failure analysis of heat treated components.

Hands-on experience operating heat treatment equipment (e. g., induction hardening station)

• Several years of experience in heat treatment, metallurgical processes and heat treatment inspection methods; extensive knowledge of heat treatment processes and equipment
• Several years of experience building production lines for geared products, including equipment design, tooling design, design of process flows that include heat treatment, procurement and line commissioning
• Ability to communicate professionally in English, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to travel internationally on a regular basis
• About Tesla Automation

Tesla Automation is a world-leader in highly automated methods of manufacturing.

Established in 1983 as Grohmann Engineering, the company has been at the forefront of automation and innovation for over three decades.

The formation of Tesla Automation in 2016 enables exponential improvement of production speed and quality, while substantially reducing the capital expenditures required per vehicle.

Tesla Automation has its headquarters in Prüm, Germany with additional locations in Neutraubling and Neuwied.

Tesla Automation is an equal opportunity employer.

All aspects of employment, including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

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