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Sr. Innovation & Design Engineer

Tesla

Location

The Colony, TX

Type

Full-time

Posted

7/21/2026

Compensation

Not listed

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

Job description

The Senior Innovation & Design Engineer will lead the design and development of service distribution centers for Tesla's East and West Coast network. This role focuses on optimizing existing distribution centers and pioneering new concepts to support Tesla's expanding product portfolio. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in warehouse design and industrial engineering, with experience in taking large-scale distribution centers from concept to launch. The position requires collaboration with various teams to ensure efficient and effective facility design solutions.

Requirements

  • 3–5 years of experience designing and launching large-scale distribution centers.
  • Strong warehouse design background with demonstrated industrial engineering fundamentals.
  • Proficiency in 2D and 3D facility design and layout tools such as AutoCAD or Revit.
  • Experience with material handling systems and automation technologies.
  • Proven ability to manage cross-functional projects across design, construction, and operations teams.
  • Familiarity with slotting strategies, space utilization modeling, and flow path optimization.
  • Familiarity with WMS systems in a distribution center environment.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to use operational and planning data to drive design decisions.
  • Experience in automotive or high-SKU distribution environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Pioneer next-generation DC design concepts to support Tesla's growth.
  • Lead end-to-end design of new service distribution centers from concept to operational launch.
  • Own densification and optimization projects across the existing DC network.
  • Develop and maintain facility design documentation and handbooks.
  • Create 2D and 3D visualizations demonstrating warehouse space utilization.
  • Partner with real estate, construction, and architecture teams during site selection.
  • Collaborate with operations, supply chain planning, and engineering teams.
  • Evaluate and integrate advanced automation technologies into DC design.
  • Conduct benchmarking and competitive analysis to ensure best-in-class DC network.

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 Β· 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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