What to Expect
Tesla is seeking a highly motivated hands-on Manufacturing Engineer for a position in the Energy Manufacturing Engineering group as part of the "machine that builds the machine". The role is focused on working within a cross functional team to design and develop high quality, efficient manufacturing equipment and processes that will produce products for Tesla Energy. The ideal candidate takes pride in their hands-on work, analytical ability, organizational skills, attention to detail, and appreciate an environment where superior work is encouraged, noticed, and rewarded. Their enthusiastic about the extensive learning opportunities this role offers, eager to share their expertise and mentor colleagues, and ready to take on substantial responsibilities. We are hiring for multiple levels. Final leveling will be determined after the interview process based on experience and qualifications.
What You'll Do
- Provide DFM/A (design for manufacturing/assembly) input to the product design team to eliminate or simplify processes and tooling
- Determine the layout of production workstations, optimizing for product flow, ergonomics, and overall efficiency
- Determine and procure the necessary equipment for all manufacturing processes, while managing suppliers through specification, design, buyoff, and installation
- Develop manufacturing equipment and fixtures to support early-stage prototype builds and medium- to high-volume production, collaborating with equipment integrators on design and manufacturing
- Support building, debugging, validation and equipment duplication efforts, and fine-tune equipment for release to production
- Conduct detailed testing and validation of installed machinery, including on-site and off-site acceptance testing (SAT/FAT), to ensure robustness and quality
- Lead problem-solving activities to ramp up production equipment and ensure performance criteria are met for a smooth handoff to the factory operations team
What You'll Bring
- 2+ years of experience as Mechanical/Manufacturing/Automation Engineer with focus in automation, machine design, robotics, and product development
- Experience using 2D CAD tools for conceptual line design (AutoCAD) and 3D design for mechanical equipment, fixturing, and tooling (SolidWorks or CATIA)
- Experience transitioning products and processes from prototype to production
- Experience with GD&T and stack-up analysis
- Experience creating technical specifications for automated manufacturing equipment
- Experience collaborating with engineering, construction, and operations personnel
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a similar field, or equivalent experience
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Tesla Motors, Inc.
Sep 19, 2026