Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Manufacturing Engineer - Optimus Hands Launch

Manufacturing EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timePalo Alto, CA, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.
At least 3 years of experience launching and ramping automated production lines for complex electromechanical products.
Experience with factory acceptance testing, installation, and site commissioning of manufacturing equipment.
A strong track record of owning factory production lines and meeting rate targets.
Proficiency in process optimization, line balancing, and root cause analysis.
Experience working directly with production teams in high-volume manufacturing environments.
Project leadership skills managing cross-functional teams and suppliers during launch.
Ability to travel up to 35% to Tesla factories and automation vendors.

Responsibilities

Lead installation, commissioning, and production ramp of production lines for Optimus humanoid robot hands.
Own the factory production line and work with production teams to achieve target rate and yield.
Execute factory acceptance testing, install automated assembly lines, and complete site commissioning.
Communicate and drive product design improvements that enable high manufacturing throughput.
Drive production-line performance to rate and quality targets.
Collaborate with factory production teams to ramp output and resolve issues in real time.
Optimize cycle time, line balance, and process parameters during ramp.
Manage equipment suppliers and integrators through installation and acceptance testing.
Implement continuous improvements to sustain and increase line throughput.
Document commissioning results, validation reports, and ramp metrics.

Category	Manufacturing
Location	Palo Alto, California
Requisition ID	278898
Type	Full-time

Job Description

<div class="MSWordContent"><p>Tesla is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to lead the launch and ramp of production for Optimus humanoid robot hands, one of the most complex and critical subsystems in the robot. In this role you will lead installation, commissioning, and ramp of production lines for Optimus hands. You will own the factory production line and work with Production teams to achieve target rate and yield.</div>

Job Responsibilities

Execute FAT, install, and site commissioning of automated assembly lines
Communicate and drive product design improvements that enable high manufacturing throughput
Own the factory production line and drive performance to rate and quality targets
Collaborate with factory production teams to ramp output and resolve issues in real time
Optimize cycle time line balance and process parameters during ramp
Manage equipment suppliers and integrators through installation and acceptance testing
Implement continuous improvements to sustain and increase line throughput
Document commissioning results validation reports and ramp metrics

Job Requirements

Degree in Engineering, or equivalent experience
3+ years launching and ramping automated production lines for complex electro-mechanical products
Experience with FAT, installation, and site commissioning of manufacturing equipment
Strong track record owning factory production lines and hitting rate targets
Proficiency in process optimization line balancing and root cause analysis
Experience working directly with production teams in high-volume manufacturing environments
Project leadership skills managing cross-functional teams and suppliers during launch
Travel up to 35% to Tesla factories and automation vendors

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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