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Sr. Industrial Engineer, Energy, Megafactory

Tesla
Brookshire, TX Full-time 3/24/2026
Undergraduate with 2+ Years of Experience
Approval 99.3%Total filings 1,102New hires 320
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FY 2025

Job Description

Tesla is looking for an Industrial Engineer to join its Megapack manufacturing operations team in Brookshire, TX. This role involves driving industrial engineering initiatives, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and impacting throughput, efficiency, and cost in a high-volume energy product manufacturing environment.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of hands-on experience in Industrial Engineering within a manufacturing or supply chain environment
  • Degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience
  • Proven track record in driving complex engineering projects across cross-functional teams
  • Experience in capacity modeling, simulation (FlexSIM or similar), and operations research
  • Deep familiarity with lean manufacturing, process optimization, work measurement, and line balancing techniques
  • Experience with 2D CAD for layout design and 3D CAD for Process Engineering Support
  • Proficient in Revit, SQL, Excel VBA, Python, and data visualization platforms
  • Demonstrated ability to apply lean tools and Six Sigma principles
  • Experience with WMS or ERP platforms

Responsibilities

  • Own and manage capacity planning for all Megapack manufacturing lines
  • Develop buffer strategies, shift schedules, and labor models
  • Perform line balancing, WIP management, and headcount optimization
  • Support production planning by modeling throughput capabilities and identifying capacity constraints
  • Conduct discrete event simulation modeling and statistical analysis
  • Evaluate existing and future state factory layouts and workflows
  • Identify opportunities for OEE improvement and overall factory OpEx reduction
  • Design and improve assembly line layouts using quantitative analysis and lean principles
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations
  • Develop and implement standardized metrics, dashboards, and visualization tools

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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