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Sr. Manufacturing Engineer, Material Flow Automation

Tesla Motors, Inc.
Austin, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 12/16/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/16/2026
What to Expect
Tesla is currently seeking a motivated and accomplishedManufacturingEngineer with who will lead the design and implementation of automated material handling system for new and existing factories and programs at Tesla. This position will be based in Gigafactory Texas near Austin, TX. The ideal candidate will excel in a demanding and 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. ManufacturingEngineers on the Material Flow Engineering team (MFE) are responsible for developing solutions for the efficient and reliable flow of material to the Tesla manufacturing lines. As a manufacturing engineer you are responsible for managing and owning automated material handling projects from "cradle to grave". This includes the concept, design, install, commissioning, ramp, handing over to Production team, and continuous improvement of automated material handling equipment such as but not limited to automated storage systems (ASRS), final assemble conveyance such as car bodies, batteries, and drive units, automated lifts, material handling robot cells etc. Besides owning the design and technical scope of a project,SeniorManufacturingEngineers also provide mentorship and guidance to other Engineers and stakeholders within Tesla. ASeniorManufacturingEngineer's role is to make sure that MFE system's designs meet Tesla's goals and objectives. Project management functions such as timelines, budgets and coordination's with vendors and other manufacturing teams, but also factory layout, construction, packaging, production teams within Tesla are also the responsibility of theManufacturingEngineer on the Material Flow Engineering team.

What You'll Do
  • Design automated material handling solutions to establish new and improved existing material flows throughout the facilities. The design includes material arrival at docks, delivery to line-side locations, material transport between internal manufacturing lines, buffer/storage systems, robotic material handling solutions
  • Drive material flow strategies and dynamic manufacturing systems
  • Develop analytical models to establish design criteria and overall system performance criteria
  • Investigate and research advanced technologies to optimize material handling equipment and systems
  • Concept development, detailed engineering design, and collaboration with system build and integration
  • Develop RFQs, technical equipment specifications, procedures, and proper documentation



What You'll Bring
  • Bachelor's Degree inEngineering or equivalent experience
  • 5 years of practical automated material handling and process equipment design experience in AS/RS, electric monorail system, conveyance, mobile robotics (AGVs or AMRs), and robotic material handling
  • Proficient in AutoCAD, SolidWorks, CATIA or similar modeling software
  • A solid engineering background with hands-on design and development experience
  • A passion to work with automation equipment and design processes around it
  • Ability to lead a project from concept through to installation and hand-over while working in a close-knit, team environment
  • Knowledge of and experience with material flow strategies and dynamic manufacturing systems.
  • Strong analytical and organizational skills. Ability to manage several complex projects at the same time with high degrees of variation and uncertainty

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:

  • Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna 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
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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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