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Staff Manufacturing Development Engineer, Solar Manufacturing

Tesla Motors, Inc.
Austin, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 10/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/21/2026
What to Expect
Tesla is seeking a StaffManufacturing Engineer toselect and develop new equipment and processes for energy products atmassivescale.You willhelp deploy 100GW of solar manufacturing from raw materials on American soil before the end of 2028. You will drive technical decisionsforthe next generation ofmanufacturing equipment and factory design for energy products at Tesla.This role is core to Tesla's mission of accelerating the world's transition to sustainable energy.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
  • Evaluate manufacturing technology paths for semiconductor and solar manufacturing equipment

  • Provide Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Reliability (DFR) input to product designers

  • Guide cross-functional down-selection of optimal applied process strategy, tech, and product interface definitions

  • Rigorous process and equipment development to achieve capability, performance, and quality targets

  • Process validation and optimization from initial prototype builds through release to full-scale production

  • Drive proof-of-concept to greenlight new and novel methods, technologies, and suppliers

  • Evolve the manufacturing knowledge base through experiments, standards, and benchmarking


What You'll Bring
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Physics, MaterialsScience, or equivalent experience

  • 10 years of semiconductor manufacturing engineering or equivalent relevant experience

  • Experience developing Crystalline Silicon (c-Si) cells

  • Experience developing and implementing one or more processes and/or tools used in high-volumeproduction environments:Wet bench, CVD&PVD&ALD,Furnace, ScreenPrinting, Laser, Ingot, Wafer, Crystal,Integration&YieldEnhancement

  • Proficiency in experimental design and process development

  • Capability and willingness to traveldomestically and internationally

  • Willing to travel up to 30%


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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