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Manufacturing Equipment Engineer, Castings

Tesla

10/15/2025

Lathrop, CA

Full-time

Salary: $72,000 - $129,600 a year


Job Description

Tesla is looking for a highly motivated Equipment Engineer to create manufacturing equipment and processes for their cutting-edge Castings and CNC Machining facility.

Requirements

  • Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent experience
  • Experience with multiple new product startups and new equipment installations
  • Experience developing automated manufacturing equipment for new and unique products
  • Experience designing mechanical equipment, fixturing, and tooling in CAD (SolidWorks preferred, Catia is also a plus)
  • Experience transitioning equipment or fixtures from prototype to production
  • Strong mechanical fabrication and machine shop skills, operating a mill, lathe, welder a plus
  • Experience working with industrial robots (FANUC, Kuka) preferred
  • Controls experience including PLC programming knowledge preferred
  • Experience introducing new equipment and new processes into a production environment (APQP is a plus)
  • Extensive project management experience

Responsibilities

  • Design manufacturing equipment and fixtures
  • Develop manufacturing processes
  • Drive design for manufacturability
  • Collaborate with small teams on in-house development of novel and complex automation equipment
  • Develop specifications for custom automation equipment
  • Closely collaborate with external equipment integrators on custom automation equipment design
  • Manage external equipment integrators from equipment development through buyoff
  • Validate and characterize new equipment and fixtures for production implementation
  • Create detailed Manufacturing Instructions to document new processes
  • Design production workstations for ergonomics and efficiency

Benefits

  • Employees at Tesla are often offered day-one coverage with multiple medical options (some at $0 paycheck cost), dental/vision, company HSA contributions, a 401(k) match, and equity programs. Most roles also include paid time off and holidays, family-building support, employee assistance, commuter and childcare benefits, and access to discounts and wellness programs.
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