Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Material Flow

Manufacturing EngineeringUpdated on Nov 10

Full-timeAustin, TX, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A degree or equivalent experience in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, or a related engineering discipline is required.
At least 8 years of relevant experience in a high-volume manufacturing or automated material handling environment is required.
Hands-on mechanical design experience with AGV/AMR systems, including chassis design, payload interfaces, guidance systems, docking mechanisms, and fleet-level integration is required.
Experience designing and commissioning industrial conveyance systems, including mass flow conveyors, single-line puck conveyors, accumulation systems, spirals, inclines/declines, and diverters/mergers is required.
Proficiency in controls programming for AGV/AMR and conveyance systems, including PLC programming, HMI development, network configuration, and motion control, is required.
Experience with 3D CAD design (SolidWorks, CATIA, or equivalent) for production equipment, high-volume part handling, and conveyance systems—including layout creation, tooling drawings, and pneumatic/electrical schematics—is required.
Demonstrated ability to ramp automated material handling equipment into high-volume manufacturing, including AGVs/AMRs, conveyors, electromechanical systems, and robotic platforms, is required.
A proven track record of solving complex electromechanical and software system issues with limited documentation, building process know-how, and independently driving improvement projects is required.
Experience with fleet management software for AGV/AMR systems is required.
Experience with mass flow conveyor technology (magnetic, gap, or belt-based) in a cleanroom or controlled manufacturing environment is required.
Motion control programming experience, including backup and restoration, is required.
Knowledge of battery cell manufacturing technology and processes is required.
Experience supporting NPI integration into automated production lines is required.
Familiarity with large-scale conveyance expansion projects in a high-volume manufacturing setting is required.

Responsibilities

Lead the mechanical design, development, commissioning, and ramp of AGVs and AMRs, including custom material transport platforms, companion carts, docking stations, and associated material handling infrastructure.
Own end-to-end conveyance design and integration for large-scale manufacturing expansion projects, including mass flow conveyance systems, accumulator tie-ins, single-line puck conveyance, inclines/declines, and buffer spiral systems.
Develop and validate mechanical designs for AGV/AMR platforms, including chassis, payload interfaces, docking mechanisms, and guidance systems, using 3D CAD tools; create and maintain layouts, tooling drawings, pneumatic schematics, and electrical schematics.
Write, debug, and optimize controls programs for AGV/AMR systems and conveyance equipment, including PLC logic, HMI configuration, network setup, and motion control programming; perform backup and restoration of control system configurations.
Serve as the subject matter expert and equipment owner for AGV/AMR systems, driving reliability, availability, and continuous improvement through structured root cause analysis and data-driven decision making.
Collaborate with Material Flow Engineering, Controls, Electrical Engineering, Operations, and EHS teams to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production line performance.
Debug and optimize automated material handling processes to reduce cycle times and maximize OEE; troubleshoot and recover processes using PLC, HMI, and fleet management software.
Provide hands-on support to maintenance teams during extended downtime situations; build and maintain training materials, maintenance routines, PM schedules, and lifecycle documentation for AGV/AMR and conveyance systems.
Lead safety and ergonomic improvements to AGV/AMR and conveyance equipment, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and internal standards.
Identify and manage critical spare parts for AGV/AMR and conveyance systems to prevent extended downtime.
Participate in supplier and internal Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) for AGV/AMR platforms and conveyance equipment.
Develop and manage FMEAs and risk assessments to prioritize equipment improvement projects and ensure robust repair strategies are in place.

Category	Manufacturing
Location	AUSTIN, Texas
Requisition ID	277519
Type	Full-time

Job Description

<p>Our world-class Cell Manufacturing Engineering team is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Manufacturing Engineer to support critical and high-impact automated material handling programs. This role will be central to the design, development, commissioning, and ramp of next-generation autonomous material handling systems and large-scale conveyance infrastructure, while working cross-functionally to validate and deploy process and equipment improvements at scale.</p><p>The work environment is demanding, fast-paced, and incredibly exciting. The ideal candidate is ready to push their limits alongside a highly motivated and capable team to turn ambitious ideas into reality.</p>

Job Responsibilities

Lead the mechanical design, development, commissioning, and ramp of Autonomous Guided Vehicles (AGVs) and Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs), including custom material transport platforms, companion carts, docking stations, and associated material handling infrastructure
Own the end-to-end conveyance design and integration for large-scale manufacturing expansion projects, including mass flow conveyance systems, accumulator tie-ins, single-line puck conveyance, inclines/declines, and buffer spiral systems
Develop and validate mechanical designs for AGV/AMR platforms — including chassis, payload interfaces, docking mechanisms, and guidance systems — using 3D CAD tools; create and maintain layouts, tooling drawings, pneumatic schematics, and electrical schematics
Write, debug, and optimize controls programs for AGV/AMR systems and conveyance equipment, including PLC logic, HMI configuration, network setup, and motion control programming; perform backup and restoration of control system configurations
Serve as the subject matter expert and equipment owner for AGV/AMR systems, driving reliability, availability, and continuous improvement through structured root cause analysis and data-driven decision making
Collaborate cross-functionally with Material Flow Engineering, Controls, Electrical Engineering, Operations, and EHS teams to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production line performance. Debug and optimize automated material handling processes to reduce cycle times and maximize OEE; troubleshoot and recover processes using PLC, HMI, and fleet management software
Provide hands-on support to maintenance teams during extended downtime situations; build and maintain training materials, maintenance routines, PM schedules, and lifecycle documentation for AGV/AMR and conveyance systems
Lead safety and ergonomic improvements to AGV/AMR and conveyance equipment, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and internal standards
Identify and manage critical spare parts for AGV/AMR and conveyance systems to prevent extended downtime
Participating in supplier and internal Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) for AGV/AMR platforms and conveyance equipment. Develop and manage FMEAs and risk assessments to prioritize equipment improvement projects and ensure robust repair strategies are in place

Job Requirements

Degree or Equivalent Experience in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, or a related engineering discipline
8+ years of relevant experience in a high-volume manufacturing or automated material handling environment
Hands-on mechanical design experience with AGV/AMR systems, including chassis design, payload interfaces, guidance systems, docking mechanisms, and fleet-level integration
Demonstrated experience designing and commissioning industrial conveyance systems — including mass flow conveyors, single-line puck conveyors, accumulation systems, spirals, inclines/declines, and diverters/mergers
Proficiency in controls programming for AGV/AMR and conveyance systems, including PLC programming, HMI development, network configuration, and motion control. 3D CAD design experience (SolidWorks, CATIA, or equivalent) for production equipment, high-volume part handling, and conveyance systems — including layout creation, tooling drawings, and pneumatic/electrical schematics
Demonstrated ability to ramp automated material handling equipment into high-volume manufacturing — including AGVs/AMRs, conveyors, electromechanical systems, and robotic platforms
Proven track record of solving complex electromechanical and software system issues with limited documentation; ability to build process know-how and drive improvement projects independently
Experience with fleet management software for AGV/AMR systems. Experience with mass flow conveyor technology (magnetic, gap, or belt-based) in a cleanroom or controlled manufacturing environment. Motion control programming experience, including backup and restoration. Knowledge of battery cell manufacturing technology and processes
Experience supporting NPI (New Product Introduction) integration into automated production lines
Familiarity with large-scale conveyance expansion projects in a high-volume manufacturing setting

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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