Manufacturing Engineer, Energy Products

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 (Solid Works 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