Sr. Manufacturing Engineer, Automation, Semi

What to Expect

Join Tesla's Sparks, Nevada-based Manufacturing Resources Group (MRG) as a Sr. Manufacturing Engineer, optimizing production processes for our new Semi Factory. At the core of Tesla's mission to accelerate sustainable energy, you'll deploy robust manufacturing equipment to overcome EV scalability challenges. This hands-on role collaborates with Product, Design and Factory teams, plus external vendors, to transform concepts into efficient, high-volume operations - focusing on layouts, yield and readiness.

Tesla is a peerless innovation powerhouse where you'll partner with ambitious thinkers to streamline workflows, enhance ergonomics, and drive process improvements. The ideal candidate thrives in dynamic projects, joining a goal-oriented team to turn designs into scalable reality in a landscape full of opportunity for project ownership and professional development.

If you're passionate about pioneering novel solutions to complicated problems, this is your chance to join our team and contribute to a greener world.

What You'll Do

* Establish equipment requirements and develop machine concepts for high-volume environments

* Develop new manufacturing equipment, ensuring seamless integration into production lines

* Generate layouts for production workstations, optimizing product flow, ergonomics and efficiency

* Develop specifications and manage RFQ process for new manufacturing equipment

* Lead and manage project scope from concept through production launch

* Oversee detailed design of new manufacturing equipment and deliver equipment validation plans that deliver confidence on reliability

* Coordinate factory readiness and equipment installation

* Function as lead manufacturing engineer or project manager on new automated manufacturing equipment initiatives

* Provide DFM (design for manufacturability) input to design team for process and yield improvements

* Create detailed manufacturing instructions to train technicians and operators on new processes and equipment

What You'll Bring

* 5+ years of hands-on experience as a mechanical/manufacturing/design-engineer working on mechanical and/or electromechanical systems

* Experience creating technical specifications for automated manufacturing equipment

* Experience introducing new products and new processes from a prototype environment to production

* Experience with chemical dispensing systems (e.g. adhesives, potting, coolant, and sealants)

* Familiar with fastening strategies used in transducer-based torque driving

* Experience providing Design for Manufacturability and Automation feedback

* Experience designing production line layouts in AutoCAD

* Proficiency in CAD (Solid Works or CATIA) for mechanical equipment, fixturing, and tooling

* Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience

Compensation and Benefits

Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

* Medical plans  plan options with $0 payroll deduction

* Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits

* Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution

* Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA

* Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

* 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits

* Company paid Basic Life, AD&D

* Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)

* Employee Assistance Program

* Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays

* Back-up childcare and parenting support resources

* Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance

* Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs

* Tesla Babies program

* Commuter benefits

* Employee discounts and perks program

Tesla is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any factor, including veteran status and disability status,…