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Staff Robotics Manufacturing Engineer, Optimus General Assembly, Production Laun

Tesla Motors, Inc.
Austin, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 10/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/3/2026
What to Expect
Tesla is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to lead the installation, commissioning, and ramp of high-volume Optimus assembly lines. In this role you will collaborate with factory, safety, maintenance, and production teams to launch assembly lines to achieve target rate and yield. If you have proven experience in launching new products at high volume under a demanding and fast-paced environment, join Tesla to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of AI robotics.

What You'll Do
  • Plan and execute the installation and site commissioning of automated assembly lines under demanding timelines with efficient resource allocation
  • Drive improvements in process capability, cycle time, OEE to meet line targets
  • Drive cross-functional alignment on equipment safety per Tesla standard
  • Optimize cycle time with line balancing and process improvements during ramp
  • Analyze tradeoffs daily to deliver a reliable, high-uptime assembly line on schedule
  • Manage equipment suppliers and integrators through installation and commissioning phases
  • Collaborate with factory production teams to ramp output and resolve issues in real time
  • Root-cause technical issues and drive corrective actions for long term improvement
  • Create process specifications, validation reports and troubleshooting documentation

What You'll Bring
  • Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
  • 3 years launching complex electro-mechanical products into high-volume production
  • Strong track record owning factory production lines and hitting rate targets
  • Experience working directly with production teams in high-volume manufacturing environments
  • Familiarity with site work, construction equipment, steel structures, material storage/buffer systems, material handling solutions, factory layout, and general factory material flow solutions
  • Deep knowledge and hands-on experience with manual and automated assembly processes
  • Strong project leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills
  • Travel up to 35% to Tesla factories and automation vendors

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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