Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Robotics Textile Development Engineer

Manufacturing EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timePalo Alto, CA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A degree in Textile Engineering, Textile Technology, or equivalent industry experience is required.
Industry experience developing knitted or engineered textiles for a physical product is required.
Knowledge of knit structure, gauge, construction, and material behavior is required.
Depth in knit programming on industrial machines, or in patterning and cut-and-sew of engineered textiles, is required.
Experience carrying a textile from prototype into supplier production is required.

Responsibilities

Develop knitted and engineered textile components from requirements through validated, production-ready prototypes.
Develop patterns and execute cut-and-sew, seaming, and finishing to build complete functional components.
Rapidly prototype and iterate on knit structure, gauge, and construction to meet performance, feel, and durability targets.
Specify yarns and fibers for knit performance and machine compatibility.
Apply mass-manufacturing techniques so that prototypes transfer cleanly to production.
Develop and program knitted structures on industrial flat, seamless, and 3D knitting machines, translating design and engineering intent into machine-ready knit programs.
Develop knitted structures that integrate with adjacent hardware and electronics to meet performance and durability requirements.
Provide manufacturability and scalability feedback, and work closely with vendors to bring designs into production.
Document knit programs, patterns, and construction specifications so that parts are repeatable at a supplier.
Work with Soft Goods Engineering on the textile deliverable, with Mechanical Design on fit, and with test engineers to validate and qualify textile components.

Desired Qualifications

Experience developing technical or performance textiles.

Category	Tesla SI
Location	Palo Alto, California
Requisition ID	288662
Type	Full-time

Job Description

Join the Tesla Optimus team and help build the future of general-purpose robotics. We are developing a highly capable, safe, and scalable humanoid robot designed to perform useful tasks in factories, homes, and beyond—leveraging Tesla’s expertise in SI, product design, and high-volume manufacturing. Our mission is to create a robot that can understand and interact with the real world at a level that transforms everyday life and unlocks new possibilities for humanity. The Soft Goods and Exteriors team designs the robot’s skin and suit--everything you can see and feel. Textile Development Engineers, fabricate and industrialize the textile itself (knit structure, pattern, and construction), turning soft goods requirements into validated components that hold their look and feel under demanding conditions and scale.Multiple roles are open, including roles in knit programming and in patterning & construciton.Hiring engineers at all levels.

Job Responsibilities

Develop knitted and engineered textile components from requirements through validated, production-ready prototypes
Develop patterns and execute cut-and-sew, seaming, and finishing to build complete functional components
Rapidly prototype and iterate on knit structure, gauge, and construction to meet performance, feel, and durability targets
Specify yarns and fibers for knit performance and machine compatibility
Apply mass-manufacturing techniques so that prototypes transfer cleanly to production
Develop and program knitted structures on industrial flat, seamless, and 3D knitting machines, translating design and engineering intent into machine-ready knit programs
Develop knitted structures that integrate with adjacent hardware and electronics to meet performance and durability requirements
Provide manufacturability and scalability feedback, and work closely with vendors to bring designs into production
Document knit programs, patterns, and construction specifications so that parts are repeatable at a supplier
Work with Soft Goods Engineering on the textile deliverable, with Mechanical Design on fit, and with test engineers to validate and qualify textile components

Job Requirements

Degree in Textile Engineering, Textile Technology, or equivalent industry experience
Industry experience developing knitted or engineered textiles for a physical product
Knit know-how across structure, gauge, construction, and material behavior
Depth in knit programming on industrial machines, or in patterning and cut-and-sew of engineered textiles
Experience carrying a textile from prototype into supplier production
Experience developing technical or performance textiles preferred

About the Company

Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Tesla makes electric cars and batteries that store power for homes and utilities, and it develops self-driving software and humanoid robots. In 2023, its Model Y became the first electric vehicle to rank as the world's best-selling car. Buyers order the Model 3 sedan, Model Y SUV, or Cybertruck pickup directly from Tesla instead of through dealers, and they charge on its Supercharger fast-charging network. It also sells Megapack and Powerwall batteries, runs a robotaxi service, and charges drivers a monthly fee for self-driving software that still needs their supervision. Tesla was founded in 2003, with Elon Musk as its lead early investor and a recognized co-founder, and it is based in Austin, Texas.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Austin, TX
Founded: 2003

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