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Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Robotics Manufacturing Engineer Zone Lead - Optimus

Full-Time
No salary listed
Mid
Bachelor's
Austin, TX, USA
In PersonThe job description references the Fremont factory, but the authoritative ATS location is Austin, Texas.
Manufacturing & Process EngineeringManufacturing Engineering

About the job

Requirements
  • Solid experience as a hands-on Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Design Engineer working on mechanical and/or electromechanical systems.
  • Experience using 2D computer-aided design tools for conceptual line design, including AutoCAD, and 3D design tools for mechanical equipment, fixturing, and tooling, including SolidWorks or CATIA.
  • Experience with conveyance, transducer-based fastening systems, robotic systems, adhesive dispensing, laser welding, or automated functional testing.
  • Experience creating technical specifications for automated manufacturing equipment.
  • Experience providing Design for Manufacturability and Design for Automation.
  • A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent experience.
Responsibilities
  • Develop and validate manufacturing equipment, fixtures, and processes to support early-stage prototype builds.
  • Determine and procure equipment necessary for the manufacturing processes used to build the product.
  • Work with equipment integrators to design and manufacture equipment and fixtures for medium- to high-volume production.
  • Manage suppliers during specification, design, buyoff, and installation of manufacturing equipment.
  • Perform process analysis, design of experiments, Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis, line balancing, and capacity modeling or simulation activities.
  • Provide Design for Manufacturability input to the design team for process and yield improvements.
  • Create detailed manufacturing instructions to train technicians and line operators on new processes and equipment.
Desired Qualifications
  • Atlas Copco experience is preferred for transducer-based fastening systems.
  • Fanuc or Kuka experience is preferred for robotic systems.

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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, Texas

Founded

2003

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What believers are saying

  • Sales are growing again: revenue rose 26% to $28.2 billion in the June 2026 quarter, after falling 3% in 2025.
  • Software adds income beyond cars: paid users of its supervised self-driving feature rose 56% to 1.48 million by June 2026.
  • Hiring is back: Tesla's headcount grew 7% to 134,785 by December 2025, after layoffs shrank it 11% in 2024.

What critics are saying

  • Growth isn't reaching profit: operating profit fell 57% to $398 million in the June 2026 quarter, a 1.4% margin.
  • Alphabet's Waymo is far ahead in robotaxis: Texas records in May 2026 listed 577 Waymo vehicles to Tesla's 42.
  • Stock grants have lost value: Tesla shares fell 17% in 2026 through October 8, after a December 2025 record.

What makes Tesla unique

  • Energy storage punches above its weight: Tesla's energy unit made 13% of 2025 sales but 22% of gross profit.
  • Tesla set the charging standard: Ford, GM and all major EV sellers in North America adopted its plug by 2024.
  • Robots are written into Musk's pay: his 2025 award sets goals of 1 million humanoid robots and 1 million robotaxis.

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  • Flexible Work Hours

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