Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Senior Technical Sourcer - Manufacturing Engineering

Technical RecruitingPosted on Nov 13

Full-timeNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

The candidate must have 2–5+ years of sourcing or full-cycle recruiting experience.
The candidate must have strong written and verbal communication skills.
The candidate must have a proven background using creative research and sourcing methods to hire for niche areas and difficult roles.
The candidate must be able to build and maintain healthy relationships across company functions.
The candidate must be able to work amid ambiguity and significant pressure with challenging deadlines.

Responsibilities

Use AI-powered tools and traditional sourcing channels to identify and engage Manufacturing Engineering and Automation Controls talent at scale.
Design sourcing strategies focused on automation, robotics, smart manufacturing, and Industry 4.0 talent pools.
Build proactive talent pipelines for Manufacturing Engineers, Controls Engineers, and related technical roles across global markets.
Partner with hiring managers to understand technical requirements in automation systems, programmable logic controllers, robotics, and production processes.
Execute advanced multichannel searches using Boolean search, X-Ray search, and AI-enhanced platforms to locate specialized engineering talent.
Engage candidates through personalized outreach and recruitment automation technologies.
Analyze sourcing metrics and talent market data to optimize quality of hire and reduce time-to-fill for critical engineering roles.
Stay informed about trends in smart factories, industrial automation, the Internet of Things, and next-generation manufacturing technologies.
Implement process innovations using SI to streamline sourcing for hard-to-fill controls and manufacturing positions.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with hardware engineering, manufacturing engineering, facilities engineering, or construction engineering is preferred.

Category	People
Location	PALO ALTO, California
Requisition ID	269433
Type	Full-time

Job Description

<p>Tesla is looking for a senior technical sourcer to recruit for Manufacturing Engineering for Optimus and Manufacturing Engineering organizations. We hire the talent responsible for developing next-generation products, automating manufacturing lines, and the “machine that builds the machine.”  Recruiting at Tesla is challenging; hiring timelines are often compressed but the work is exciting and impactful to our mission. </p><p>This role is 100% onsite in Fremont or Palo Alto.</p>

Job Responsibilities

Utilize AI-powered tools along with traditional sourcing channels to identify and engage top Manufacturing Engineering and Automation Controls talent at scale
Design innovative sourcing strategies focused on automation, robotics, smart manufacturing and Industry 4.0 talent pools
Build proactive talent pipelines for Manufacturing Engineers, Controls Engineers, and related technical roles across global markets
Partner closely with hiring managers to deeply understand complex technical requirements in automation systems, PLCs, robotics and production processes
Execute advanced multi-channel searches using Boolean, X-Ray and AI-enhanced platforms to locate specialized engineering talent
Drive high-impact candidate engagement through personalized outreach and recruitment automation technologies
Analyze sourcing metrics and talent market data to optimize quality of hire and reduce time-to-fill for critical engineering roles
Stay ahead of emerging trends in smart factories, industrial automation, IoT and next-gen manufacturing technologies
Implement process innovations using SI to streamline sourcing for hard-to-fill controls and manufacturing positions

Job Requirements

2-5+ years of sourcing or full-cycle experience
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience with hardware engineering, manufacturing engineering, facilities engineering, or construction engineering is preferred
Proven background in using creative research and sourcing methods to hire for niche areas and difficult roles
Ability to create and maintain a healthy relationship across all functions of the company
Ability to work in ambiguity and under significant pressure with challenging deadlines

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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