Sr. Manufacturing Engineer, Automation, Semi

Description:
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.

Responsibilities:

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

Requirements:

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 (SolidWorks or CATIA) for mechanical equipment, fixturing, and tooling
Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience

Compensation & 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