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Industrial Engineer

Tesla

Location

Austin, TX

Type

Full-time

Posted

7/21/2026

Compensation

Not listed

Undergraduate with 2+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202692.9% approval+1% YoY
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Job description

Tesla is seeking a highly motivated Industrial Engineer to join their Gigafactory Texas team. This role focuses on optimizing manufacturing systems through value stream mapping, data-driven analysis, and cross-functional collaboration. The ideal candidate will possess technical skills in work measurement and operational research methods, contributing to the efficiency of production lines. The position emphasizes continuous improvement and effective resource management to meet business objectives.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of industrial engineering experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the automotive industry.
  • 2+ years of experience in work measurement and continuous improvement activities with knowledge of lean production.
  • Experience conducting detailed analysis for process layout design, production line design, or warehouse design.
  • Proficient in discrete event simulation software such as FlexSim, Anylogic, or Plant Simulation.
  • Proficient in 2D/3D layout software including AutoCAD, Revit, or Solidworks.
  • Ability to implement lean production methodologies at scale, including 5S, Six Sigma, SMED, CI, Standardization, and VSM.
  • Proficient in work measurement tools such as MTM, Modapts, or MOST.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to gain buy-in from diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Support new and sustaining production line requirements, including layout management and material flow optimization.
  • Conduct work measurement, utilization analysis, and line balancing for both new products and stable production.
  • Manage production takt time and develop standard Labor Hours per Unit.
  • Lead continuous improvement activities to optimize manufacturing operations.
  • Develop, refine, and train standardized Industrial Engineering workflows and procedures.
  • Provide high-quality decision support using discrete event simulation and linear programming.

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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