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Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Optimus

Manufacturing EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeFremont, CA, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 5 years of engineering experience in manufacturing or process development.
  • Experience developing, deploying, qualifying, and validating new manufacturing processes and equipment in a high-volume, highly automated production environment.
  • Proficiency in geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), experimental design, and interpreting production data using first-principles thinking.
  • Experience designing mechanical equipment, fixturing, and tooling in computer-aided design (CAD).
  • Understanding of laser welding, wire bonding, or similar joining processes.
  • Familiarity with industrial engineering concepts such as line balancing, cycle time optimization, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
  • A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Mechatronics, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to the concept development and launch of battery manufacturing equipment for the Optimus robot.
  • Take large-scale manufacturing systems for new battery products and architectures from early concept development through equipment launch, optimization, and handover to local operations teams.
  • Work with cross-functional teams throughout the product lifecycle, collaborating with design engineering, quality, and production to take battery design changes and new battery designs from initial concept through prototype development and into full production.
  • Lead a high-volume automated manufacturing zone, manage vendor relationships, and coordinate project scope across production, design, and quality teams.
  • Function as zone lead for new automated manufacturing equipment, overseeing development, commissioning, and implementation.
  • Collaborate with and manage internal and external equipment integrators from equipment development through handover to local operations teams.
  • Develop specifications and manage the request for quotation (RFQ) process for new manufacturing equipment.
  • Validate and optimize processes from early prototype builds through full-volume production.
  • Troubleshoot process capability and stability using root cause analysis and design of experiments.
  • Identify root causes of production bottlenecks, equipment malfunctions, and variability, and develop sustainable solutions using first-principles thinking.
  • Use manufacturing data to inform decisions, track progress, and identify areas for improvement in real time.
  • Create detailed equipment handover documentation for the operations team.
  • Travel domestically and internationally to support equipment factory acceptance tests (FATs) and visit Tesla sites as needed; travel is expected to be less than 50%.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with SolidWorks is preferred.

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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