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Manufacturing Engineer, Battery Cell Assembly

Tesla

Location

Austin, TX

Type

Full-time

Posted

6/2/2026

Compensation

Not listed

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
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·FY 2025

Job description

Gigafactory Texas is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to enhance Cell Assembly processes in battery production. The role involves optimizing automated systems and ensuring high-quality output while collaborating with various teams to achieve production goals.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of hands-on experience in high-volume, automated manufacturing environments, preferably in EV battery or with high-speed precision manufacturing systems
  • Proven track record in equipment launch, diagnostics, troubleshooting, and OEE improvement on complex, integrated production lines
  • Strong technical background in mechanical, electrical, or mechatronics engineering (BS degree required; advanced degree a plus)
  • Deep hands-on experience with industrial control systems (Siemens PLCs, Beckhoff TwinCAT), industrial robotics (Fanuc/ABB), and integrated automation systems including vision inspection (2D/3D), electrical interconnection, and automated material handling
  • Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex, multi-system equipment failures under fast-paced production demands
  • Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset, you thrive in cross-functional teams

Responsibilities

  • Lead the deployment, validation, and continuous optimization of automated battery cell assembly equipment (e.g., filling, welding, dispensing, inspection, cleaning, handling)
  • Drive equipment performance improvement through root-cause analysis (5 Whys, 8D, DMAIC)
  • Partner with Process, Maintenance, and Automation teams to ramp new cell designs and materials to full production with high yield and low downtime
  • PLC/HMI logic tuning, robotics performance, and mechanical/electrical system reliability
  • Apply GD&T, experimental design (DOE), and statistical process control (SPC) to validate process stability and reduce variation
  • Optimize conveyance, robotic handling, vision inspection, and automated welding systems for speed, precision, and repeatability

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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