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Manager, Cell Electrode Manufacturing Engineering

Tesla

Location

Austin, TX

Type

Full-time

Posted

7/21/2026

Compensation

Not listed

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202692.9% approval+1% YoY
👑 Elite sponsor

Job description

Tesla is looking for a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead the development of advanced Electrode manufacturing processes at the Texas Gigafactory. This role involves collaborating with various teams to establish a roadmap for electrode manufacturing and overseeing the transition from concept to high-volume production. The position requires a hands-on approach and strong analytical skills to drive continuous improvement in manufacturing capabilities. The successful candidate will play a key role in enhancing production efficiency and quality.

Requirements

  • Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or equivalent experience
  • 8+ years of manufacturing engineering experience with 5+ years of engineering leadership experience
  • Proficiency in mechanical assembly and new equipment development
  • High impact problem solver with experience in data driven root cause analysis and predictive modeling
  • Track record of success in establishing high throughput, highly automated manufacturing lines
  • Experience introducing new equipment and processes from concept to high volume production
  • Demonstrated technical expertise and people management skills
  • Exemplary verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Drive development of electrode manufacturing equipment from concept through installation and production ramp
  • Identify continuous improvement opportunities for capability and cost reductions
  • Collaborate with production engineering and controls teams to enhance performance and automate processes
  • Setup manufacturing systems for new equipment installation and commissioning
  • Maintain detailed process documentation and findings
  • Proactively mitigate risks through DFMEA and PFMEA documentation
  • Coordinate site readiness activities with factory design and construction teams
  • Lead power-on and commissioning activities of new production lines
  • Execute production automation equipment validation testing
  • Ramp production lines to exceed target yield and uptime

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.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Tesla Inc

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

644

FY2026

Approval rate

92.9%

FY2026

LCA certified

1,444

FY2026

Entry-level share

2.1%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

+1%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-60%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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