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Additive Manufacturing Engineer, Die Shop

Location
Austin, TX · On-site
Job type
Full-time
Level
Mid-level
Listed
29 days ago

Skills & highlights for this role

  • additive manufacturing

About the role

  • Additive Manufacturing Engineer, Die Shop | Tesla (Manufacturing)
  • Location: AUSTIN, Texas | Req ID: 270195 | Job Type: Full-time
  • What to Expect

As an Additive Manufacturing Engineer in the die shop, you will play a key role in supporting our team in the production of Tesla’s high-pressure die casting (HPDC) dies. You will be responsible for material selection, processing development, analysis, and validation as it is related to manufacturing additive inserts.

What You'll Do

  • Hands on operations of Additive Manufacturing (AM) machines and post-processing
  • Closely collaborate with tool design engineers to develop and optimize parts to leverage AM technology
  • Work closely with AM machine’s manufacturers to develop process specifications and printing parameters
  • Characterize fabricated parts to understand defects and mechanical properties
  • Monitor, troubleshoot, and correct issues associated with process or equipment
  • Provide input for new product development
  • Lead in-house maintenance of AM machines, working with technicians
  • Support on afternoon or night shifts as needed to sustain 24x7 production
  • Lead the projects for improving machine uptime, powder yield, quality of prints

What You'll Bring

  • Degreee in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Engineering, or related fields, or equivalent experience
  • 2+ years of experience in operating Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) equipment such as EOS, SLM Solutions etc., and other AM technologies
  • Metal AM process knowledge in making successful builds and experience working with metal alloys commonly applied in tooling and automotive industries
  • Fluent with 3D CAD software (i.e. Solidworks, Creo, etc.) and proficient in using Magics and other software focusing on design for AM and build-file preparation
  • Knowledge and application of post printing processes for metal 3D printed parts, such as heat treatment schedules, surface finishing, and powder removal
  • Working level understanding statistical process control, design of experiments

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
  • Earned Wage Access: Real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr. Managers levels)
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From Tesla's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 12, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.

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