Manufacturing Engineer, Optimus

Job Description

Manufacturing Engineer position at Tesla focused on battery manufacturing equipment development for the cutting-edge Optimus robot.

Requirements

• 3+ years of engineering or equivalent relevant experience
• Experience deploying, qualifying, and validating new processes in a highly automated production environment
• Proficiency in geometric dimensioning & tolerancing (GD&T) and experimental design
• Design of mechanical equipment, fixturing, and tooling in CAD (SolidWorks preferred)
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret production data and solve technical challenges using first principles
• Proficiency in the development and launch manufacturing lines
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

• Ideate concepts for equipment and manufacturing system(s)
• Develop specifications and manage RFQ process
• Validate and optimize processes from early prototype builds through full volume production
• Transition products from low-volume prototypes to large-scale production
• Identify root causes of production bottlenecks, equipment malfunctions, and variability
• Use manufacturing data to inform decisions, track progress, and identify areas for improvement in real-time
• Create detailed documentation for equipment handover to operations team
• Travel domestically/internationally to support equipment FATs and across Tesla sites as needed

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.