Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Manufacturing Engineer - Optimus General Assembly

Manufacturing EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeAustin, TX, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Manufacturing, or a related engineering field, or equivalent experience.
At least 3 years of hands-on experience in a high-volume automated manufacturing environment in equipment, manufacturing, or process engineering.
Direct experience with equipment design reviews and launching equipment through Factory Acceptance Testing, installation, Site Acceptance Testing or commissioning, and production ramp.
Working knowledge of automation systems, including robotics, conveyors and material handling, pneumatics and servos, programmable logic controllers, human-machine interfaces, and data collection.
Proficiency with 3D computer-aided design tools such as SolidWorks, CATIA, or AutoCAD, and ability to read mechanical drawings and electrical or pneumatic schematics.
Familiarity with Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis, control plans, statistical process control, and process capability measures such as Cpk and Ppk.
A demonstrated track record improving OEE, uptime, cycle time, yield, or process capability using structured problem-solving methods such as 5-Why, 8D, DMAIC, or Pareto.
Experience managing equipment vendors or integrators and delivering projects on schedule.
Ability to work hands-on on the factory floor and support flexible hours during launch and ramp as business needs require.

Responsibilities

Support development and launch of a highly automated Optimus assembly line from concept through production ramp to rate, yield, and OEE targets.
Partner with cross-functional teams and external equipment vendors to conduct equipment and process design reviews, execute Factory Acceptance Testing and Site Acceptance Testing, commission lines, and drive launch and ramp to safety, rate, quality, and cost targets.
Collaborate to specify and buy off production equipment and processes, validate performance against Tesla standards, and resolve issues during acceptance testing and on the factory floor.
Lead and participate in cross-functional equipment design reviews covering mechanical, controls, safety, process, and layout; provide design-for-manufacturing and design-for-assembly feedback and address clearance, ergonomics, cycle time, maintainability, and equipment standards in vendor and internal designs.
Collaborate to develop and own equipment specifications, requests for quotation, acceptance criteria, and project timelines; manage vendors and integrators from concept through buy-off and handover.
Define, plan, and execute Factory Acceptance Tests at supplier sites and Site Acceptance Tests or site commissioning at Tesla factories, including punch-list closure and formal acceptance.
Lead installation, commissioning, and production launch of new manufacturing equipment and automated lines under aggressive schedules.
Drive line ramp to meet safety, quality, throughput, cycle time, availability, and OEE targets; own station- and line-level metrics and continuous improvement during ramp.
Collaborate with Process, Quality, and Controls Engineering on process validation, control plans, Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis inputs, sequence of operations, and production readiness.
Lead safety buyoffs and risk assessments prior to launch; ensure guarding, interlocks, and compliance with Tesla and applicable machine-safety standards.
Design or manage tooling, fixtures, and equipment upgrades to support product changes, capacity, and OEE improvement.
Create and maintain technical documentation required for successful ownership at start of production, including equipment specifications, maintenance instructions, standard operating procedures, bills of materials, schematics, validation and ramp reports, training materials, and rework procedures.
Partner with the cross-functional team on process and manufacturing readiness reviews; ensure processes are feasible, capable, and ready for high-volume production.

Category	Manufacturing
Location	AUSTIN, Texas
Requisition ID	286386
Type	Full-time

Job Description

Tesla is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support the development and launch of a highly automated Optimus assembly line from concept through production ramp to rate, yield, and OEE targets. You will partner with internal cross-functional teams and external equipment vendors to run equipment and process design reviews, execute Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), commission lines, and drive launch and ramp to safety, rate, quality, and cost targets. In this role you will collaborate to specify and buy off production equipment and process, validate performance against Tesla standards, resolve issues in real time during acceptance testing and factory floor. The ideal candidate is hands-on, data-driven, and comfortable leading vendors and internal stakeholders through a fast-paced NPI environment. Travel expected 25% — ability to travel domestically and internationally to other Tesla factory locations and suppliers as required.

Job Responsibilities

Lead and participate in cross-functional equipment design reviews (mechanical, controls, safety, process, and layout), driving DFM/DFA feedback, clearance/ergonomics, cycle time, maintainability, and Tesla equipment standards into vendor and internal designs

Collaborate to develop and own equipment specifications, RFQs, acceptance criteria, and project timelines; manage vendors and integrators from concept through buy-off and handover

Define, plan, and execute Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) at supplier sites and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) / site commissioning at Tesla factories, including punch-list closure and formal acceptance

Lead installation, commissioning, and production launch of new manufacturing equipment and automated lines under aggressive schedules

Drive line ramp to meet safety, quality, throughput, cycle time, availability, and OEE targets; own station- and line-level metrics and continuous improvement during ramp

Collaborate with Process, Quality, and Controls Engineering on process validation, control plans, PFMEA inputs, sequence of operations, and production readiness

Lead safety buyoffs and risk assessments prior to launch; ensure guarding, interlocks, and compliance with Tesla and applicable machine-safety standards

Design or manage tooling, fixture, and equipment upgrades to support product changes, capacity, and OEE improvement

Create and maintain technical documentation required for successful ownership at SOP (equipment specs, maintenance instructions, SOPs, BOMs, schematics, validation/ramp reports, training materials, rework procedures)

Partner with cross functional team on process and manufacturing readiness reviews; ensure processes are feasible, capable, and ready for high-volume production

Job Requirements

Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Manufacturing, or related engineering field, or equivalent experience

3+ years of hands-on experience in a high-volume automated manufacturing environment (equipment, manufacturing, or process engineering)

Direct experience with equipment design reviews and launching equipment through FAT, installation, SAT/commissioning, and production ramp

Working knowledge of automation systems: robotics, conveyors/material handling, pneumatics/servos, PLCs, HMIs, and data collection

Proficiency with 3D CAD (SolidWorks/CATIA/AutoCAD) and ability to read mechanical drawings and electrical/pneumatic schematics

Familiarity with PFMEA, control plans, SPC, and process capability (Cpk/Ppk)

Demonstrated track record improving OEE, uptime, cycle time, yield, or process capability using structured problem-solving (e.g., 5-Why, 8D, DMAIC, Pareto)

Experience managing equipment vendors/integrators and delivering projects on schedule

Strong cross-functional communication skills; able to work effectively with Production, Maintenance, Quality, Controls, and Design under changing priorities

Ability to work hands-on on the factory floor and, as business needs require, support flexible hours during launch and ramp

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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