Packaging Engineer Jobs

What to Expect Tesla is seeking a highly motivated Packaging Engineer to join our Packaging team in developing world-class designs for use in high volume automation equipment. You will play a key role on the team and will be the one who brings it all together to drive technical execution of packaging projects across several Vehicle and Energy Product platforms. This is a very unique opportunity to engage with all facets of Tesla development from technology and design through component delivery and final manufacturing. The successful candidate must have the ability to work quickly and efficiently with a high level of precision, have strong interpersonal and communication skills, be detail oriented, and not afraid to re-define tradition. What You’ll Do

• Drive expendable to returnable projects and participate in sustainability initiatives
• Monitor KPI’s and work with Packaging Design Engineers to develop world-class packaging standards and continue to improve upon them
• Lead end-to-end engineered packaging projects for Tesla Vehicle and Energy platforms
• Interface with Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, New Product Introduction, and Operations partners to gather and develop packaging requirements
• Manage project budgets, risks, and change management
• Assist in vendor selection and vendor management
• Partner with Supply Chain and Logistics to drive projects to enable the most efficient delivery of parts possible without sacrificing part quality or manufacturability
• Provide design direction and development plans of protective packaging containers, dunnage and unique shipping racks – domestic and international

What You’ll Bring

• Strong knowledge in a large variety of materials (aluminum, steel, composites, foam, etc.)
• Bachelor’s Degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Packaging or equivalent work experience with evidence of exceptional ability
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes including machining, welding, injection molding etc.
• Capable of managing multiple priorities at once without sacrificing quality of results
• Strong understanding of packaging testing and validation
• Experience with designing to standards such as ASTM, Mil-Spec, etc.
• Working knowledge of CAD, and technical drawings, including datum structure, GD&T and tolerance stack up analysis
• Team player with strong process and continuous improvement mindset
• Proficient at risk management and communication

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

Expected Compensation
$68,000 - $264,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits
Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.