Sr. Manufacturing Engineer, Material Flow Automation, Optimus

About the role

Sr. Manufacturing Engineer, Material Flow Automation, Optimus | Tesla (Manufacturing)

Location: AUSTIN, Texas | Req ID: 275640 | Job Type: Full-time

What to Expect

Tesla is currently seeking a motivated and accomplished Manufacturing Engineer who will lead the design and implementation of automated material handling systems for the cutting-edge Optimus program and world-class factories at Tesla. Material flow delivers several thousands of parts to the right place to produce one intelligent machine: Optimus.

The ideal candidate will excel in a demanding, fast-paced environment where they will work as part of a smart, agile, and highly motivated team to accomplish some of the most ambitious projects being attempted in any industry today. This position will be based at Gigafactory Texas, near Austin, TX.

Manufacturing Engineers on the Material Flow Automation team are responsible for developing automated solutions for the efficient and reliable flow of material to Tesla's Optimus manufacturing lines. As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will be responsible for managing and owning automated material handling projects from cradle to grave.

This includes concept development, design, installation, commissioning, ramp-up, handover to the production team, and continuous improvement of automated material handling equipment.

Systems may include, but are not limited to, high-speed automated conveyance systems, automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS), automated lifts, and material handling robot cells for Optimus sub-assemblies, batteries, gears, actuators, and more — connecting shops with work-in-progress and raw material parts.

In addition to owning the design and technical scope of a project, Sr. Manufacturing Engineers provide mentorship and guidance to other engineers and stakeholders within Tesla.

Project management functions include managing timelines, budgets, and installation crews, as well as coordinating with internal manufacturing teams and external vendors, and collaborating with factory layout, construction, packaging, and production teams within Tesla. As a Sr. Manufacturing Engineer, you will ensure that Material Flow system designs meet Tesla's mission, goals, and objectives.

Join us in building the world's most advanced humanoid robot and redefine the future of AI, automation, and manufacturing.

What You'll Do

• Design automated, high-volume material handling solutions to establish new and improved material flows throughout facilities, including material arrival at docks, automated delivery to line-side locations, material transport between internal manufacturing lines, buffer/storage systems, and robotic material handling solutions
• Drive material flow strategies and dynamic, cutting-edge manufacturing systems to build Optimus
• Develop analytical models to establish design criteria and overall system performance metrics
• Investigate and research advanced technologies to optimize material handling equipment and systems
• Lead concept development, detailed engineering design, and collaboration with system build and integration teams
• Develop RFQs, technical equipment specifications, procedures, and proper documentation

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience in automated material handling and process equipment design or development, including AS/RS, electric monorail systems (EMS), heavy-duty conveyance, mobile robotics (AGVs or AMRs), and robotic material handling
• Knowledge of basic controls and robot systems such as AB/Siemens PLCs, FANUC robots, etc.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, SolidWorks, CATIA, or similar modeling software
• Ability to lead a project from concept through installation and handover while working in a close-knit team environment
• Knowledge of and experience with material flow strategies and dynamic manufacturing systems with MES integration
• Strong analytical and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously under high degrees of variation and uncertainty
• Knowledge of basic electrical systems, including panels, NEC/NFPA standards, and equipment safety standards is a plus

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)