Senior Process Development Engineer - Laser technology (m/w/d) in R&D
Core
Senior Process Development Engineer driving R&D for industrial laser processes (e.g., laser welding) from concept to series readiness in custom machine building.
Role type
Senior IC process development engineer (laser technology)
Builds
Industrial laser solutions and custom machines for Tesla's production capacity
Domain
Manufacturing / Laser technology / Industrial automation
Required skills
Laser process development, project leadership, statistical process control, prototyping and validation, technical documentation, cross-functional coordination
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Lead technically challenging laser development tasks from concept to practical implementation; manage project teams and ensure smooth execution; control operational development steps within cost and schedule constraints; review and approve R&D specification documents; coordinate information flow between R&D and other departments (e.g., mechanical design, PLC programming); plan and manage laboratory setups, conduct test series, and validate prototypes; apply statistical methods to ensure stable and efficient laser processes; document development progress and analyze results; create quality assurance documentation with the QA department
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC