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Manufacturing Engineer, Battery Interconnects, Optimus

Tesla Motors, Inc.
Palo Alto, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/22/2026
What to Expect

We are looking to hire a Manufacturing Engineer to contribute to the development of electrical interconnection processes for our cutting-edge battery products. In this role you will drive technological advancement in this discipline as part of a small, specialized team. Battery development is at the heart of our company, and this is an exciting opportunity to work directly on the central challenges with electric vehicles, battery cost, and performance. Tesla is a demanding and fast-paced environment where you will work with a highly motivated team on extremely challenging projects.


What You'll Do

  • Design electrical interconnection processes and equipment such as laser welding
  • Provide interconnect Design for Manufacturability (DFM) & Reliability (DFR) input to product designers
  • Validate and optimize processes from early prototype builds through full volume production
  • Drive proof-of-concept to green light new and novel methods, technologies, and suppliers
  • Evolve the electrical interconnection knowledge base through experimentation and benchmarking


What You'll Bring

  • 3 years of engineering, or equivalent relevant experience
  • Experience developing and implementing electrical interconnect processes and equipment in high-volume production (laser welding, ultrasonic wire bonding, ultrasonic welding, soldering)
  • Proficiency in geometric dimensioning & tolerancing (GD&T) and experimental design
  • Capability and willingness to traveldomestically and internationally
  • Degree in Engineering, Physics, Materials, 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
    Expected Compensation
    $91,600 - $195,600/annual salary cash and stock awards benefits

    Pay 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.


    Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

     

    Salary : $91,600 - $195,600

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