Manufacturing Engineer, Battery Cell Assembly

About the role

• Manufacturing Engineer, Battery Cell Assembly | Tesla (Manufacturing)
• Location: AUSTIN, Texas | Req ID: 267123 | Job Type: Full-time
• What to Expect

Gigafactory Texas is seeking a skilled Manufacturing Engineer to support Cell Manufacturing, with a focus on Cell Assembly. This role is critical to driving the development, optimization, and scalability of automated processes that transform battery cell designs into high-quality, production-ready components. The ideal candidate will combine technical expertise in equipment and process engineering with a passion for innovation, ensuring seamless integration of automation, precision, and efficiency in battery cell production.

What You'll Do

• Lead the deployment, validation, and continuous optimization of automated battery cell assembly equipment (e.g., filling, welding, dispensing, inspection, cleaning, handling)
• Drive equipment performance improvement through root-cause analysis (5 Whys, 8D, DMAIC)
• Partner with Process, Maintenance, and Automation teams to ramp new cell designs and materials to full production with high yield and low downtime
• PLC/HMI logic tuning, robotics performance, and mechanical/electrical system reliability
• Apply GD&T, experimental design (DOE), and statistical process control (SPC) to validate process stability and reduce variation
• Optimize conveyance, robotic handling, vision inspection, and automated welding systems for speed, precision, and repeatability

What You'll Bring

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in high-volume, automated manufacturing environments, preferably in EV battery or with high-speed precision manufacturing systems
• Proven track record in equipment launch, diagnostics, troubleshooting, and OEE improvement on complex, integrated production lines
• Strong technical background in mechanical, electrical, or mechatronics engineering (BS degree required; advanced degree a plus)
• Deep hands-on experience with industrial control systems (Siemens PLCs, Beckhoff TwinCAT), industrial robotics (Fanuc/ABB), and integrated automation systems including vision inspection (2D/3D), electrical interconnection, and automated material handling
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex, multi-system equipment failures under fast-paced production demands
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset, you thrive in cross-functional teams

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)