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Manufacturing Engineer, Automation

Tesla Motors, Inc.
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, Nevada, Sparks
1 Electric Avenue (Show on map)
Jan 30, 2026
What to Expect TheManufacturing Automation Development Engineering team islooking for a highly motivated manufacturing engineer to develop and deploy automated equipment at Tesla's world-class facilities. Manufacturing Development is at the heart of our company, and this is an exciting opportunity to work directly on the central challenges of our products. This role requires a hands-on engineer to work closely with product, manufacturing, quality, and factory teams to take new designs from initial concept through prototype development and into full production. Tesla is a demanding and fast-paced environment where you will work with a motivated team on challenging projects. What You'll Do Own projects through their entire lifecycle, from initial concept generation through assembly and production bring-up Establish equipment requirements and develop line design concepts Determine optimal layout of production workstations for product flow, ergonomics, and efficiency Work closely with product design team and provide feedback on design for manufacturability Develop specifications and manage procurement process of new equipment Create detailed project schedules and provide updates to program stakeholders Act as central project manager and continually monitor progress of all project inputs Coordinate the assembly, validation, and final equipment buy-off What You'll Bring 3 or more years of experience as a hands-on mechanical, manufacturing, or design engineer working on manufacturing systems Experience creating technical specifications for automated equipment Experience introducing new products and new processes from a prototype environment to production Experience with various manufacturing processes (assembly, fastening, dispensing, laser welding, electrical testing) Experience designing production line layouts in AutoCAD Proficiency designing mechanical equipment, fixturing, and tooling in SolidWorks Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience Compensation and Benefits 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