Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Autonomous Vehicle Robot Engineering Technician - Hardware

Manufacturing EngineeringUpdated on Nov 10

Full-timeAustin, TX, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Have at least 1 year of experience in industrial, manufacturing, or mechanical engineering, focused on material flow, supply chain, or process improvement; internships are considered.
Demonstrate leadership in driving projects with diverse teams in high-volume manufacturing environments.
Have analytical skills to perform detailed data analysis and summarize results for key stakeholders.
Be proficient in Excel; VBA is preferred.
Have experience with data visualization or analysis tools such as Tableau or SQL.
Have experience designing layouts in AutoCAD, including facility layouts and material flow equipment.
Have experience designing or implementing material-handling equipment, including automated systems.
Have knowledge of supply chain planning, warehouse design concepts, and collaboration with Packaging Engineering teams to develop optimized solutions.

Responsibilities

Develop comprehensive material-flow designs covering the entire Bill of Materials for new products and factory expansions.
Design material-flow strategies for diverse materials across production lines.
Implement material-handling equipment, notably Autonomous Mobile Robots and Ergonomic Lifters.
Improve and design predictive models for material-handling labor, warehouse space, and equipment needs.
Conduct capacity-planning calculations to support accurate resource and equipment allocation.
Collaborate with Packaging Engineering and Manufacturing teams to implement material-flow strategies.
Challenge assumptions in manufacturing design and base recommendations on a first-principles approach.
Work with Manufacturing and Factory Design teams to create detailed lineside material-flow layouts.
Develop cost-effective and sustainable packaging and part-presentation solutions for automated and manual handling.

Desired Qualifications

Have proficiency in VBA.

Category	Manufacturing
Location	AUSTIN, Texas
Requisition ID	275521
Type	Full-time

Job Description

<p>We are seeking a skilled and proactive Mechanical Technician to support the deployment, operation, and maintenance of a large-scale fleet of Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) on a high-pace production floor. This hands-on mechanical role is critical to ensuring the reliability, uptime, and performance of robotic material transport systems used in advanced manufacturing environments. The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical aptitude, physical dexterity, and the ability to rapidly diagnose and resolve hardware-level issues with minimal supervision. You will serve as the first line of technical response for AMR fleet incidents, performing commissioning, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and continuous improvement activities to support uninterrupted production flow. This role operates at the intersection of mechanical systems, electromechanical integration, and real-time production support, requiring agility, precision, and a commitment to safety and efficiency. The ideal candidate will excel in a demanding and fast-paced environment where they will work as part of a strong, agile, and highly motivated team to accomplish some of the most ambitious projects being attempted in any industry today. A successful applicant will take pride in their thoroughness, analytical ability, organizational skills, and team mentality. The candidate will be able to think at a systems level about ambiguous problems and use strong logic to develop models that drive optimal factory design decisions.</p>

Job Responsibilities

Display a positive attitude and work ethic aligned with Tesla's mission, philosophy, and goals
Develop comprehensive material flow designs covering the entire Bill of Materials for new products and factory expansion
Design innovative material flow strategies for diverse materials across production lines
Implement material handling equipment, notably Autonomous Mobile Robots and Ergonomic Lifters
Improve and design predictive models for material handling labor, warehouse space, and equipment needs
Conduct capacity planning calculations to ensure accurate resource and equipment allocation
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Packaging Engineering, Manufacturing to implement optimal material flow strategies
Challenge assumptions in manufacturing design and base recommendations on a first-principles approach
Work with Manufacturing and Factory Design teams to create detailed material flow lineside layouts
Develop cost-effective, sustainable packaging and part presentation solutions for automated and manual handling

Job Requirements

1+ years of experience in industrial, manufacturing, or mechanical engineering, with a focus on material flow, supply chain, or process improvement (internships considered)
Demonstrated leadership driving projects with diverse teams in high-volume manufacturing environments
Extensive analytical skills for performing detailed data analysis and summarizing results for key stakeholders
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Proficiency in Excel (VBA preferred) and experience with data visualization/analysis tools like Tableau or SQL
Experience with layout design in AutoCAD, including facility layouts and material flow equipment
Experience in material handling equipment design/implementation, including automated systems
Knowledge of supply chain planning, warehouse design concepts, and working with Packaging Engineering teams for optimized solutions

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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