Industrial Engineer, LFP Cell Manufacturing

What To Expect
Tesla's LFP Cell Manufacturing team at our Reno/Sparks Campus (Gigafactory Nevada) in the beautiful Tahoe region is seeking a motivated entry-level or early-career Industrial Engineer to support and sustain cutting-edge manufacturing processes for our Energy Products. In this role, you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize production, material flow, and efficiency in a fast-paced, innovative environment. This is an ideal opportunity for a recent graduate or junior engineer eager to grow their skills in a world-class facility while contributing to sustainable energy solutions.

What You'll Do

Assist in capacity planning and labor forecasting for manufacturing areas, using data analysis to support operational efficiency

Collaborate with operations, management, and stakeholders to assess productivity metrics, optimize staffing, and implement labor plans aligned with goals and budgets

Support the development of optimization models for inventory, job scheduling, material requirements, and flow processes

Participate in continuous improvement projects to enhance safety, quality, delivery, cost, and scalability, applying Lean, PDCA, and other methodologies

Contribute to site layout optimizations for production, material flow, and facilities using tools like AutoCAD

Conduct time studies, standard time analysis, and basic data analysis to identify opportunities for process improvements

Help maintain manufacturing data, plans, and systems, with guidance from senior team members

Engage in cross-functional teams to drive projects and solve ambiguous problems at a systems level

What You'll Bring

Degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent relevant experience

0-3 years of relevant experience (internships, co-ops, or academic projects count—manufacturing or engineering exposure preferred)

Strong analytical mindset with the ability to analyze data and make recommendations

Basic proficiency in tools like AutoCAD for layouts and standard time methods (e.g., MTM, MOST); training available

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a collaborative team spirit

Eagerness to learn and demonstrated problem-solving abilities in dynamic settings

Familiarity with discrete event simulation software (e.g., ARENA, FlexSim), SQL, or Python

Benefits
Compensation and 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

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