Manufacturing Equipment Engineer - Battery Module & Pack, Semi
About the job
- A degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics Engineering, or equivalent experience, is required.
- Strong 2D and 3D computer-aided design skills are required.
- Hands-on knowledge of robotics, including Fanuc, vision systems such as Keyence and Cognex, dispense systems, and conveyance systems is required.
- Strong skills in designing jigs, fixtures, and tooling with a focus on safety, design for manufacturability, and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing are required.
- Demonstrated experience with three-phase 480/208 VAC, single-phase 208/120 VAC, and 24 VDC systems is required.
- Proven problem-solving ability using structured methods such as DMAIC, 8D, or 5 Whys is required.
- Support Factory Acceptance Tests requiring international travel to validate and launch new production tooling.
- Maintain and troubleshoot equipment to support continuous production and minimize downtime.
- Design and validate jigs, fixtures, tooling, and maintenance schedules to ensure safety and reliability.
- Use a first-principles approach and lead upgrades and modifications to improve equipment performance and process capability.
- Develop expertise on assigned equipment, including automation systems, to support training and troubleshooting.
- Run return-on-investment analysis and present engineering justification to capital expenditures.
- Familiarity with automated guided vehicles, torque tools, dispense systems, fluid-fill systems, and end-of-line testing is a plus.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
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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