What to Expect
Tesla is looking to hire a Manufacturing Engineer to contribute to the concept development and launch of battery manufacturing equipment for our cutting-edge Optimus robot. In this role you will take large scale manufacturing systems for new battery products and architectures from the early concept development stage through equipment launch, optimization and handover to local operations teams. Battery development is at the heart of our company, and this is an exciting opportunity to work directly on the central challenges for the all-new Optimus product architecture while still in its early development stages. Tesla is a demanding and fast-paced environment where you will work with a highly motivated team on challenging projects.
What You'll Do
- Ideate concepts for equipment and manufacturing system(s)
- Develop specifications and manage RFQ process
- Validate and optimize processes from early prototype builds through full volume production
- Transition products from low-volume prototypes to large-scale production
- Identify root causes of production bottlenecks, equipment malfunctions, and variability, using first principles thinking to drive sustainable solutions
- Use manufacturing data to inform decisions, track progress, and identify areas for improvement in real-time
- Create detailed documentation for equipment handover to operations team
- Travel domestically / internationally to help support equipment FATs and across Tesla sites as needed (
What You'll Bring
3+years of engineering or equivalent relevant experienceExperience deploying, qualifying and validating new processes in a highly automated production environmentProficiency in geometric dimensioning & tolerancing (GD&T) and experimental designDesign of mechanical equipment, fixturing, and tooling in CAD (SolidWorks preferred)Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret production data and solve technical challenges using first principlesProficiency in the development and launch manufacturing linesDegree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or equivalent experienceCompensation 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 benefitsDental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contributionCompany Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSAHealthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefitsCompany paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramSick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid HolidaysBack-up childcare and parenting support resourcesVoluntary benefits to include : critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insuranceWeight Loss and Tobacco Cessation ProgramsTesla Babies programCommuter benefitsEmployee discounts and perks programExpected Compensation $80,000 - $156,000 / 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.