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Robotics Manufacturing Engineer, Battery Manufacturing, Optimus

Tesla Motors, Inc.
Austin, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 10/19/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/19/2026
What to Expect

Tesla is looking to hire a Manufacturing Engineer to contribute to the development and launch of battery manufacturing equipment for our cutting-edge Optimus robot. In this role you will take large scale manufacturing systems for new battery products and architectures from the early concept development stage through equipment launch, optimization and handover to local operations teams. Battery development is at the heart of our company, and this is an exciting opportunity to work directly on the central challenges for the all-new Optimus product architecture while still in its early development stages. 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
  • Ideate cutting-edge concepts for equipment and manufacturing system(s) that enable high-volume production
  • Deploy, validate, and optimize highly robust, highly automated manufacturing equipment and processes
  • Lead cross-functional teams to tackle complex problems through collaboration, data driven decision making and engineering first principles
  • Learn and apply a range of manufacturing techniques to Tesla's cutting-edge battery products including mechanical joining, dispensing, electrical interconnection, vision inspection, leak testing, electrical testing, and automated material handling
  • Ramp transient processes to meet steady state production targets including cycle time, availability, and yield through rigorous iterative improvements across targeted bottlenecks

What You'll Bring
  • 3 years of engineering or equivalent relevant experience
  • Experience developing and implementing manufacturing processes and equipment for high-volume, automated production environments
  • Proven success in deploying, qualifying, and validating new processes to ensure stable and efficient manufacturing operations
  • Proficient in geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) and in applying experimental design principles
  • Experienced in the development and launch of large, complex, and highly automated manufacturing lines. Exposure to EV battery systems preferred
  • Familiar with industrial engineering concepts such as line balancing, overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), and process optimization
  • Degree in 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

    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.

     

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