Manufacturing Engineer, Equipment Design
teslaAustin, TX
Manufacturing Engineer, Equipment Design
teslaAustin, TXSenior L5
Automobile and Light Duty Motor Vehicle ManufacturingAll Other Industrial Machinery ManufacturingMining Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing
APPLY NOW (opens in a new tab)Manufacturing Engineer We are looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to plan, organize, and drive the development, commissioning, and continuous improvement of complex custom manufacturing equipment within Tesla's Cell Manufacturing team. They will own equipment lifecycle management — from design and ramp through sustained production — ensuring lines operate safely, efficiently, and at the highest quality standards in a fast-paced, first-of-its-kind manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities:
- Drive design, development, and commissioning ramp of complex, custom-built manufacturing equipment unique to Tesla's Cell Manufacturing operations
- Own equipment fixtures and process kits — design, draft, and maintain full CAD ownership and revision lifecycle within SolidWorks PDM Professional
- Become the subject matter expert for assigned equipment, leading root cause analysis, detailed troubleshooting, and process improvement initiatives
- Troubleshoot and recover automated processes via PLC, HMI, or tool management software, and implement sustainable improvements
- Develop and manage FMEA risk assessments to prioritize equipment improvement projects and ensure robust repair strategies
- Lead safety and ergonomic improvements to production equipment, ensuring compliance with or exceeding applicable regulations and best practices
- Drive negotiation and participation in supplier and internal equipment buyoffs, ensuring equipment readiness before production deployment
- Build and maintain training materials, maintenance routines, and documentation to support full equipment lifecycle management
Requirements:
- Degree or equivalent experience in manufacturing, interdisciplinary, or integrated engineering3D CAD design experience (SolidWorks preferred) including fixtures, tooling drawings, pneumatic and electrical schematics, and layout validation
- Demonstrated experience ramping automation equipment into manufacturing — including web handling, electromechanical systems, PLCs, and motion controls
- Proven ability to solve complex electromechanical and software issues with limited documentation, using a structured, data-driven approach
- Experience with problem-solving tools such as RCCA, Fishbone diagrams, and statistical software (JMP a plus)
- Experience with robot programming, backup, and restoration a plus
- Experience in automotive or high-volume manufacturing highly desired
- Excellent spoken and written English
Compensation & Benefits:
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
- Medical plans > 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 Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSAHealthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
- Company paid Basic Life, AD&DShort-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly 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
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Level
Senior L5
Location
Austin, TX
Occupation
Manufacturing Engineers
Industry
Automobile and Light Duty Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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