Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Senior Equipment Engineer - Tabless

Mechanical Maintenance and Reliability EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeAustin, TX, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience is required.
At least 5 years of U.S.-based hands-on experience as a Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineer focused on automation or electromechanical systems is required.
At least 1–2 equipment design or redesign projects with demonstrated ownership are required.
At least 1–2 OEE improvement projects with quantified results are required.
Proven experience ramping equipment into high-volume manufacturing is required, including automation, hydraulics, pneumatics, electromechanical systems, and motion controls.
Hands-on experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment is required.
Proficiency in CAD design tools such as SolidWorks is required.

Responsibilities

Drive quantified OEE, Availability, MTTR, and MTBF improvements through structured continuous improvement projects in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
Apply first-principles mechanical engineering thinking to troubleshoot and solve complex, ambiguous equipment failures hands-on at the machine level.
Own the full lifecycle of equipment design and redesign projects, from concept and fabrication through installation, validation, and production ramp, including managing bidding, quoting, and vendor relationships.
Design and modify automation, hydraulics, pneumatics, electromechanical systems, and motion controls.
Create SolidWorks or CATIA models and tooling drawings to support equipment changes.
Rapidly prototype equipment design improvements using 3D printing, shop fabrication, and iterative bench testing.
Apply poka-yoke and mistake-proofing principles to deliver robust, production-ready solutions at speed.
Develop preventive maintenance procedures, comprehensive spares lists, and detailed operating and repair instructions; train operators and technicians to ensure sustainable, self-sufficient production teams.
Lead initiatives to improve the safety and ergonomics of production equipment, ensuring compliance with regulations and best practices.
Integrate equipment with the plant-wide Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and use data to monitor performance and prioritize improvement opportunities.

Desired Qualifications

Experience in high-volume manufacturing from strongly preferred backgrounds. CATIA experience is a plus.

Category	Manufacturing
Location	AUSTIN, Texas
Requisition ID	274915
Type	Full-time

Job Description

We are actively ramping 4680 cell manufacturing and will be doubling production capacity within the next two years. If you’ve ever wanted to leave your fingerprints on a technology that is reshaping the energy landscape, this is that moment.As an Equipment Engineer at Tesla, you will play a crucial role in developing and enhancing equipment for our advanced battery cell manufacturing processes. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to building a world-class manufacturing facility from the ground up in a fast-paced and demanding environment. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams — including Engineering, Quality, and Process — to take new products from initial design through prototype development to full production. Your work will involve optimizing equipment and processes, ensuring safety, and driving continuous improvements in a critical subsystem of innovative products.

Job Responsibilities

Drive quantified OEE, Availability, MTTR, and MTBF improvements through structured continuous improvement projects in a high-volume manufacturing environment
Apply first-principles mechanical engineering thinking to troubleshoot and solve complex, ambiguous equipment failures hands-on, at the machine level
Own the full lifecycle of equipment design and re-design projects — from concept and fabrication through installation, validation, and production ramp — including managing bidding, quoting, and vendor relationships
Design and modify automation, hydraulics, pneumatics, electromechanical systems, and motion controls
Create SolidWorks (or CATIA) models and tooling drawings to support equipment changes
Rapidly prototype equipment design improvements using 3D printing, shop fabrication, and iterative bench testing
Apply poka-yoke and mistake-proofing principles to deliver robust, production-ready solutions at speed
Develop preventive maintenance procedures, comprehensive spares lists, and detailed operating and repair instructions; train operators and technicians to ensure sustainable, self-sufficient production teams
Lead initiatives to improve safety and ergonomics of production equipment, ensuring compliance with regulations and best practices
Integrate equipment with the plant-wide Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and leverage data to monitor performance and prioritize improvement opportunities

Job Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
5+ years of US-based hands-on work experience as a Mechanical / Manufacturing Engineer with a focus on automation or electromechanical systems
Minimum 1–2 equipment design or equipment re-design projects with demonstrated ownership
Minimum 1–2 OEE improvement projects — quantified results required
Proven experience in ramping equipment into high-volume manufacturing, including automation, hydraulics, pneumatics, electromechanical systems, and motion controls
Hands-on experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment; strongly preferred backgrounds include
Proficiency in CAD design tools such as SolidWorks (CATIA is a plus)

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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