Manufacturing Engineer, Equipment Design

What to Expect

We are looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to plan, organize, and drive the development, commissioning, and continuous improvement of complex custom manufacturing equipment within Tesla's Cell Manufacturing team. They will own equipment lifecycle management — from design and ramp through sustained production — ensuring lines operate safely, efficiently, and at the highest quality standards in a fast-paced, first-of-its-kind manufacturing environment.

What You'll Do

• Drive design, development, and commissioning ramp of complex, custom-built manufacturing equipment unique to Tesla's Cell Manufacturing operations
• Own equipment fixtures and process kits — design, draft, and maintain full CAD ownership and revision lifecycle within SolidWorks PDM Professional
• Become the subject matter expert for assigned equipment, leading root cause analysis, detailed troubleshooting, and process improvement initiatives
• Troubleshoot and recover automated processes via PLC, HMI, or tool management software, and implement sustainable improvements
• Develop and manage FMEA risk assessments to prioritize equipment improvement projects and ensure robust repair strategies
• Lead safety and ergonomic improvements to production equipment, ensuring compliance with or exceeding applicable regulations and best practices
• Drive negotiation and participation in supplier and internal equipment buyoffs, ensuring equipment readiness before production deployment
• Build and maintain training materials, maintenance routines, and documentation to support full equipment lifecycle management

What You'll Bring

• Degree or equivalent experience in manufacturing, interdisciplinary, or integrated engineering
• 3D CAD design experience (SolidWorks preferred) including fixtures, tooling drawings, pneumatic and electrical schematics, and layout validation
• Demonstrated experience ramping automation equipment into manufacturing — including web handling, electromechanical systems, PLCs, and motion controls
• Proven ability to solve complex electromechanical and software issues with limited documentation, using a structured, data-driven approach
• Experience with problem-solving tools such as RCCA, Fishbone diagrams, and statistical software (JMP a plus)
• Experience with robot programming, backup, and restoration a plus
• Experience in automotive or high-volume manufacturing highly desired
• Excellent spoken and written English

Compensation and Benefits

Benefits

• Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
• Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
• Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
• Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
• Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
• Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
• Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
• Tesla Babies program
• Commuter benefits
• Employee discounts and perks program

Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.