Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Forward Deployed Engineer

Business IntelligencePosted on Nov 13

Full-timeRobstown, TX, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Computer Science, or a related field), Finance, or equivalent experience.
Proven experience in forward-deployed roles across full project lifecycles, from on-site setup and integration to troubleshooting and commissioning, in manufacturing, renewable energy, or industrial infrastructure settings.
Experience or curiosity with software or automation techniques, including SQL for database querying; Python, C-Sharp, and R for statistical analysis; Tableau and Power BI; and real-time data pipelines such as Apache Kafka or AWS Kinesis.
Strong software engineering skills, including version control with Git, containerization and orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines such as Jenkins or GitHub Actions, and familiarity with deployment pipelines.
Experience with automation scripting such as Bash and Ansible, and integrating software with hardware systems such as IoT devices or embedded systems for real-time monitoring and deployment in field settings.
Demonstrated ability to deploy and scale analytics solutions on-site, including setting up KPIs, automating local reporting, and integrating insights into daily workflows under tight deadlines.
Experience in cross-functional, forward-deployed teams involving engineering, procurement, construction, and finance, and ability to navigate ambiguity and adapt to fast-paced, remote-site challenges.
A first-principles approach to deployment, including questioning on-site assumptions, innovating with available resources, and optimizing processes, materials, and sequencing in real time.
Strong field presence and ability to communicate technical issues clearly and confidently in high-stakes site meetings, remote syncs, and hands-on troubleshooting sessions.

Responsibilities

Use existing dashboards to triage and understand project health and align with stakeholders.
Deploy systems on-site and engage users in adopting systems for project forecasting, construction analytics, and project health monitoring; provide immediate insights to inform local team strategies and resource allocation.
Study existing workflows, design new inputs or improvements, and scale workflows to increase user adoption. Document and translate proposed improvements for future infrastructure projects and correct process deviations.
Apply data-driven tools and innovations, such as predictive analytics and SI tools, in the field to optimize scheduling, productivity, material flow, and risk management during active deployments.
Collaborate with partner organizations to ensure organizational flow across project deployments.
Implement existing processes as scalable long-term solutions for next-generation infrastructure, prioritizing safety, quality, and speed in high-pressure, forward-operating environments.
Serve as the on-the-ground technical expert, travel to end users across multiple sites, translate deployment challenges into actionable solutions, and communicate progress to remote leadership to support timely alignment and decisions. Travel to projects is expected to be 50%.

Category	Construction & Facilities
Location	Robstown, Texas
Requisition ID	289409
Type	Full-time

Job Description

<div class="MSWordContent"><p>Tesla is seeking an experienced Forward Deployed Engineer with a proven track record in on-site deployment and optimization of infrastructure operating systems. This role is critical in executing rapid deployments, troubleshooting real-time issues, and ensuring seamless integration of technology and infrastructure to support Industrial Infrastructure projects. This position is based on project at The Lithium Refinery, with travel to support other sites as needed for cross functional deployment.</div>

Job Responsibilities

Utilize existing dashboards to triage and understand project health and align with stakeholders
Deploy and engage users to adopt systems for project forecasting, construction analytics, and project health monitoring on-site, providing immediate insights to inform local team strategies and resource allocation
Study existing workflows, design new inputs or improvements and scale the workflow to increase user adoption. This includes documenting and translating proposed improvements for future infrastructure projects and course correcting process deviations
Apply data-driven tools and innovations—such as predictive analytic and SI tools, directly in the field to optimize scheduling, productivity, material flow, and risk management during active deployments
Collaborate with partner organizations to ensure organizational flow amongst project deployments
Take existing processes and implement long term solutions that are scalable for next-generation infrastructure, prioritizing safety, quality, and speed in high-pressure, forward-operating environments
Act as the on-the-ground technical expert, traveling to end users across multiple sites translating deployment challenges into actionable solutions and driving progress through effective communication to remote leadership for quick alignment and decision-making. Expect 50% of travel to projects to support on the ground

Job Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Computer Science, or related field), Finance, or equivalent experience
Proven experience in forward-deployed roles across full project lifecycles—from on-site setup and integration to troubleshooting and commissioning—in manufacturing, renewable energy, or industrial infrastructure settings
Demonstrates experience or curiosity with software or automation techniques. Includes software tools and platforms like SQL for database querying; Python, C-Sharp, and R for statistical analysis; visualization tools like Tableau and Power BI; and hands-on experience with real-time data pipelines (e.g., Apache Kafka or AWS Kinesis)
Strong software engineering skills, including version control with Git, containerization and orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins or GitHub Actions), and familiar with deployment pipelines
Experience with automation scripting (e.g., Bash, Ansible) and integrating software with hardware systems, such as IoT devices or embedded systems, to enable real-time monitoring and deployment in field settings
Demonstrated ability to deploy and scale analytics solutions on-site, including setting up KPIs, automating local reporting, and integrating insights into daily workflows under tight deadlines
Experience in cross-functional, forward-deployed teams involving engineering, procurement, construction, and finance—navigating ambiguity and adapting to fast-paced, remote-site challenges
A first-principles approach to deployment: questioning on-site assumptions, innovating with available resources, and optimizing processes, materials, and sequencing in real time
Strong field presence: You communicate technical issues clearly and confidently, whether in high-stakes site meetings, remote syncs, or hands-on troubleshooting sessions

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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