Manufacturing Engineer, Energy Products

About the role

• Manufacturing Engineer, Energy Products | Tesla (Manufacturing)
• Location: Brookshire, Texas | Req ID: 275186 | Job Type: Full-time
• What to Expect

Tesla’s Energy Manufacturing Engineering team is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to build and develop "The machine that builds the machine"– crafting revolutionary tools and processes that unlock sustainable abundance.

You'll collaborate with dynamic cross-functional teams (Design, Quality, Production, etc.) across the entire product lifecycle, from bold initial concepts and prototype breakthroughs to seamless full-scale production.

Together, we'll develop high-quality, efficient manufacturing equipment and processes to produce advanced battery modules for Tesla's power electronics, supporting advancements that expand access to abundant clean energy, evolve industries, and promote a sustainable future. This role involves domestic and international travel as needed for projects.

What You'll Do

• Develop manufacturing equipment and fixtures to support early-stage prototype builds and medium to high-volume production, collaborating with equipment integrators on design and manufacturing
• Determine and procure necessary equipment for all manufacturing processes, while managing suppliers through specification, design, buyoff, and installation
• Characterize and validate new equipment and fixtures for introduction to the production floor
• Develop new manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency and scalability
• Determine layout of production workstations, optimizing for product flow, ergonomics, and overall efficiency
• Perform process analysis, including DOE, PFMEA, line balancing, capacity modeling/simulation, and DFM input to the design team for process and yield improvements
• Create detailed manufacturing instructions to train technicians and line operators on new processes and equipment

What You'll Bring

• 3+ years’ experience developing mechanical and/or electromechanical systems in a high-volume manufacturing environment
• Hands-on proficiency with 2D CAD tools for conceptual line design (AutoCAD) and 3D modeling for mechanical equipment, fixturing, and tooling (SolidWorks or CATIA)
• Familiarity with conveyance systems, transducer-based fastening (Atlas Copco preferred), robotics (Fanuc or Kuka preferred), adhesive dispensing, laser welding, or automated functional testing
• Demonstrated ability to create technical specifications for automated manufacturing equipment
• Experience in providing Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Automation (DFA) input
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent experience and evidence of exceptional ability

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)