Robotics Manufacturing Engineer - Line Design, Geartrain
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Mid, Senior
Bachelor's
Austin, TX, USA
In PersonTravel expected 25%.
Manufacturing & Process EngineeringManufacturing Engineering
About the job
Requirements
- A degree in Industrial Engineering or a related field, or equivalent industry experience and evidence of exceptional ability.
- Three to seven or more 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 for 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 the application of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (ASME Y14.5).
Responsibilities
- Support the design, construction, launch, and transfer of geartrain manufacturing lines and equipment used in Optimus Actuators.
- Prioritize successful production-line design and launch while maintaining efficiency, production volume, and safety; validate performance and document the project for handover to sustaining operations.
- Translate manufacturing requirements into detailed, practical production-line designs and introduce new technologies into mass production.
- Own creation of specialized production-line equipment from concept through launch, define performance requirements, run process-flow simulations as needed, and lead commissioning through final validation.
- Use computer-aided design software and simulation tools such as AutoCAD or FactoryCAD to create 2D and 3D models, floor plans, and detailed drawings for 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, raw-material delivery to cells, and work-in-progress areas between cells.
- Install, commission, integrate, and troubleshoot new equipment and tooling, and support manufacturing setup for 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 resolution of line-launch issues.
- Contribute to equipment-design and process-development research and development by integrating layout, material-flow, and facility requirements early in the innovation cycle.
- Design and develop detailed cell and production-line layouts for each gearbox, including machinery placement and integration with the mainline, 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 safety regulations, ergonomic standards, and lean manufacturing principles while evaluating new 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 advancements.
- Design custom fixtures, tooling, and other structures for manufacturing cells as needed, and provide detailed build-to-print models and drawings for fabrication.
Desired Qualifications
- An advanced degree or relevant certifications.
About the company
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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Simplify's Take
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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Benefits
- Remote Work Options
- Flexible Work Hours