Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Robotics Manufacturing Engineer - Line Design, Geartrain

Manufacturing EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeHolzgerlingen, GermanyNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A degree in Industrial Engineering or a related field, or equivalent industry experience and evidence of exceptional ability; an advanced degree or relevant certifications are a plus.
Several years of experience in manufacturing or industrial engineering, including hands-on involvement in factory or plant layout projects.
Proficiency in layout design software, process simulation tools, and data analysis.
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, material flow, ergonomics, and facility safety standards.
Experience designing layouts, mechanical equipment, fixturing, and tooling.
Knowledge of high-speed gantry design, including pick-and-place into conveyor systems.
Knowledge of material flow analysis and basic knowledge of industrial robots used in high-speed material transfer and pick-and-place applications.
Experience with SolidWorks CAD and product data management software; familiarity with CATIA or Siemens NX also applies.
Experience with automation equipment, CNC equipment, heat treatment, assembly, and end-of-line testing equipment.
Strong understanding of drafting standards and application of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (ASME Y14.5).
Ability to communicate professionally in English, verbally and in writing.
Ability to travel internationally on a regular basis.

Responsibilities

Support the design, construction, launch, and transfer of geartrain manufacturing lines and equipment used in Optimus Actuators, prioritizing successful production-line design and launch while maintaining efficiency, production volume, and safety.
Validate production-line performance and document project details for handover to sustaining operations.
Take ownership of creating specialized production-line equipment from concept through line-launch completion, define performance requirements, run process-flow simulations as needed to validate solutions based on first principles, and lead commissioning through final validation.
Use CAD software and simulation tools such as AutoCAD or FactoryCAD to create 2D and 3D models, floor plans, and detailed drawings for main production lines and supporting areas within geartrain manufacturing.
Work with factory simulation and modeling teams to develop manufacturing-flow constraints for new equipment, including aisle sizing and areas for incoming raw materials and work in progress between cells.
Install, commission, integrate, and troubleshoot new equipment and tooling, and support manufacturing setup, including machines, peripheral equipment, tools, and automation systems.
Oversee handover of commissioned lines to production teams, including operator training, procedure and manufacturing bill-of-materials documentation, and resolving issues during line launch.
Contribute to equipment-design and process-development research and development by integrating layout, material-flow, and facility requirements early in the innovation cycle.
Design detailed cell and production-line layouts for each gearbox, including machinery placement and integration with the main line, workstations, material-flow paths, utilities, and storage areas.
Collaborate with factory, infrastructure, material-flow, design, manufacturing engineering, environmental health and safety personnel, and project and program leads to integrate layouts into the main factory design.
Ensure compliance with Tesla safety regulations, ergonomic standards, and lean manufacturing principles when evaluating equipment and processes from research and development initiatives.
Evaluate production-performance, material-handling, and space-utilization data to recommend layout improvements aligned with equipment and manufacturing-process advances.
Design custom fixtures, tooling, and other structures for manufacturing cells as needed, providing detailed build-to-print models and drawings for fabrication.

Desired Qualifications

An advanced degree or relevant certifications.

Category	Tesla SI
Location	Holzgerlingen, BW
Requisition ID	276895
Type	Full-time

Job Description

In this role you’ll support the design, construction, launch, and transfer of geartrain manufacturing lines and equipment used in Optimus Actuators. This role will prioritize successful design and launch of production line while maintaining maximum efficiency, production volume, and safety while validating performance and fully documenting all aspects of the project for handover to sustaining operations.

The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise in high-volume geartrain manufacturing lines and the successful introduction of new technologies to mass production line. They must demonstrate experience translating manufacturing requirements into efficient, detailed production line designs that are robust and practical to implement . In this position, you will take ownership of production line creation of specialized equipment from concept through line launch completion—defining performance requirements, running process flow simulations as needed to validate solutions grounded in first principles, and leading commissioning through final validation.

Job Responsibilities

Use CAD software and simulation tools (e.g., AutoCAD, FactoryCAD, or similar) to create 2D/3D models, floor plans, and detailed drawings that support both main production line and also supporting areas within Geartrain Manufacturing Scope
Work with factory simulation/modeling teams to develop flow manufacturing constraints for new equipment development such as aisle sizing, incoming raw materials to the cell and work in progress areas between cells
Install, commission, integrate and troubleshoot new equipment and tooling and support setup for manufacturing, including machines, peripheral equipment, tools, and automation systems
Oversee the handover of commissioned lines to production teams, including operator training, documentation of procedures and manufacturing BOM, and resolution of issues during line launch
Contribute to R&D efforts in equipment design and process development by integrating layout considerations, material flow, and facility requirements early in the innovation cycle to enable scalable and efficient manufacturing solutions
Design and develop detailed cell and production line layouts for each gearbox, including placement of machinery and their integration to the mainline, workstations, material flow paths, utilities, and storage areas to optimize production processes and efficiency
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Factory, Infrastructure, Material Flow, Design, Manufacturing Eng., EHS personnel, and project&program leads) to integrate layouts into main factory design
Ensure compliance with Tesla safety regulations, ergonomic standards, and lean manufacturing principles while evaluating new equipment and processes from R&D initiatives
Evaluate data on production performance, material handling, and space utilization to recommend layout improvements that align with ongoing R&D advancements in equipment and manufacturing processes
Design custom fixtures, tooling, and other structures that would be used in manufacturing cells as needed, providing detailed build to print models/drawings for fabrication

Job Requirements

Degree in Industrial Engineering or a related field (advanced degree or relevant certifications are a plus), or equivalent industry experience and evidence of exceptional ability
Several years of experience in manufacturing or industrial engineering, with hands-on involvement in factory/plant layout projects
Proficiency in layout design software, process simulation tools, and data analysis
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, material flow, ergonomics, and facility safety standards
Experience designing layouts, mechanical equipment, fixturing, and tooling
Knowledge in high speed gantry design including the pick and place into conveyor systems
Knowledge in material flow analysis and basic knowledge about different industrial robots in high speed material transfer and pick and place applications
Experience with SolidWorks CAD and PDM software. Familiarity with other CAD software (i.e CATIA, Siemens NX) also applies
Experience with automation equipment, CNC equipment, heat treatment, assembly and end of line testing equipment
Strong understanding of drafting standards and the application of GD&T (e.g., ASME Y14.5)
Ability to communicate at a professional level in English language, both verbally and written
Ability to travel internationally on a regular basis

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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