Sr. Manufacturing Engineer, Service Manufacturing Line
TeslaSr. Manufacturing Engineer, Service Manufacturing Line
TeslaLocation
Lathrop, CA
Type
Full-time
Posted
8/19/2026
Compensation
$98,640 - $210,600 a year
Job description
Tesla is seeking a Sr. Manufacturing Engineer to lead the development and launch of a service manufacturing line for advanced battery products. This role involves taking the service manufacturing line from concept development through to production handover. The engineer will work on processes for producing new battery products that support Tesla's legacy vehicle fleet. This position offers an exciting opportunity to tackle challenges in battery architecture innovation within a fast-paced environment.
Requirements
- Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Physics, Materials, or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of engineering or equivalent relevant experience
- Experience developing, implementing, deploying, qualifying, and validating manufacturing processes and equipment for production lines in highly automated, high-volume environments
- Experience with battery systems, energy products, or electromechanical assemblies is a plus
- Proficiency in geometric dimensioning & tolerancing (GD&T) and experimental design
- Proficiency in the development and launch of large, highly automated production lines
- Familiarity with industrial engineering concepts such as line balancing and OEE
Responsibilities
- Ideate concepts for a service manufacturing line, including equipment and system design for producing new battery products for legacy vehicles
- Lead the concept development, design, and build-out of the service manufacturing line
- Define and develop manufacturing processes for new battery products that support Tesla's legacy vehicle fleet
- Develop equipment specifications and manage the RFQ process for service manufacturing line equipment
- Lead and manage vendors and coordinate project scope cross-functionally with production, design, and quality teams
- Validate and optimize service manufacturing line processes from early prototype builds through full volume production
- Lead on-site installation, commissioning, and qualification of service manufacturing line equipment at production facilities
- Coordinate equipment layout, utility requirements, and facility readiness to ensure successful line installation and start-up
- Travel required 50% of the time, primarily to Europe, as well as other domestic and international locations
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 Jul 17, 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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