Manufacturing Engineer, Optimus Hands Line Lead

About the role

Manufacturing Engineer, Optimus Hands Line Lead | Tesla (Manufacturing)

Location: Palo Alto, California | Req ID: 278894 | Job Type: Full-time

What to Expect

Tesla is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to lead the launch and ramp of production for Optimus humanoid robot hands, one of the most complex and critical subsystems in the robot. In this role you will collaborate with Design, Manufacturing Automation, and Production teams to optimize designs for manufacturability, develop assembly processes and commission automated lines in Tesla factories.

What You'll Do

• Participate in the creation and validation of new product architectures enabling Optimus to scale
• Optimize existing product designs for manufacturability, assembly, cost and quality
• Define process sequences, critical parameters and quality gates for robotic hand assembly
• Develop and commission novel manufacturing equipment and automated assembly lines
• Manage equipment suppliers to deliver production-ready lines on time and to standard
• Drive line ramp-up, resolve technical issues and optimize processes to target rate and yield
• Perform equipment capacity analysis and line balancing
• Create process specifications, validation reports and troubleshooting documentation

What You'll Bring

• Degree in Engineering, or equivalent experience
• 3+ years launching complex electro-mechanical products into high-volume production
• Experience applying first-principles thinking to manufacturing challenges
• Proficiency in CAD with GD&T experience
• Expertise in Design for Assembly and Design for Manufacturability
• Experience with automated assembly processes and equipment
• Strong project leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Travel up to 35% to Tesla factories and automation vendors

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)

Expected Compensation$109,600 - $234,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefitsPay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.