Demo

Manufacturing Development Engineer, Automation Development

Tesla
Elgin, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 6/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/15/2026
What To Expect
Tesla’s Automation Development team is at the forefront of building innovative automation equipment. This team is building the next generation of equipment that will allow our operations team to produce amazing vehicles/products at best in class quality and rate; in a safe and ergonomic environment.

We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support our Agile team. This group specializes in developing new processes with design and manufacturing and focuses on high impact / challenging applications. In this role, you will function as the key liaison between the engineering teams responsible for specifying the equipment requirements and the technical team responsible for the development and execution of the automation equipment. You will be responsible for setting test plans, managing development schedules, and compiling/analayzing/communicating test results to other engineering teams. Additionally, you will apply project management skills to assure the timely and efficient execution of these high visibility / value projects.

What You'll Do

  • Work with manufacturing/design/internal teams to set test plans, DOE’s, and development path for new programs and R&D projects
  • Identify and document all project milestones and deliverables and keep project plans up to date, including resource allocations, monitoring schedules, milestones, deliverables, updating percentage completion
  • Manage timelines, resources, budgets, communications, quality, risks, whilst uncovering roadblocks, defining critical paths, identifying resource constraints, and any other issues that arise
  • Lead and develop all activities around project kickoffs, scope definition, design reviews, testing, and weekly progress reports
  • Continuously monitor and measure project processes and activities to identify and communicate potential issues, risks, or problems in a timely fashion and provide corrective action options to drive to resolution
  • Lead cross-functional teams in design reviews, functional testing, and installation. Includes resource & dependency alignment, coordination of activities, and transparent communication of project status and risk
  • Conduct project evaluations, post-mortems, and drive process change to incorporate learning
  • Travel is expected to be up to 20%, primarily domestic with a potential for some international


  • What You'll Bring

  • Experience developing new manufacturing processes from a prototype environment to production
  • Experience aligning with project stakeholders, engineering designers, and equipment builders
  • Experience with complex electromechanical equipment
  • Experience with various manufacturing processes (e.g., assembly, fastening, dispensing, laser welding, electrical testing)
  • 3-10 years of experience as a hands-on mechanical, manufacturing, or design engineer working on manufacturing systems
  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechatronics, or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience


  • 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


  • , Tesla

    Salary.com Estimation for Manufacturing Development Engineer, Automation Development in Elgin, IL
    $89,461 to $107,685
    If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
    Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

    What is the career path for a Manufacturing Development Engineer, Automation Development?

    Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Manufacturing Development Engineer, Automation Development career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
    Income Estimation: 
    $86,301 - $107,682
    Income Estimation: 
    $105,225 - $134,937
    Income Estimation: 
    $105,313 - $133,528
    Income Estimation: 
    $87,269 - $103,648
    Income Estimation: 
    $107,004 - $128,710
    Income Estimation: 
    $102,830 - $126,611
    Income Estimation: 
    $105,325 - $132,008
    Employees: Get a Salary Increase
    View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

    Job openings at Tesla

    • Tesla Wilmington, DE
    • What To Expect As a Tesla Technician, you become a vital part of our global team, working towards our mission of accelerating the world's transition to sus... more
    • 7 Days Ago

    • Tesla Salem, NH
    • What To Expect At Tesla, our Customer Experience Specialist Gallery is at the heart of everything we do. They deliver exciting, engaging, and educational e... more
    • 7 Days Ago

    • Tesla Sparks, NV
    • What To Expect The Battery Cell Manufacturing team is looking for a motivated and energetic Training Supervisor dedicated to leading a team of training coo... more
    • 7 Days Ago

    • Tesla Sparks, NV
    • What To Expect The Technical Engineering Manager is responsible for leading our LFP team’s activity launching products, managing form/fit/function changes ... more
    • 7 Days Ago


    Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Manufacturing Development Engineer, Automation Development jobs in the Elgin, IL area that may be a better fit.

    • Tesla Motors, Inc. Elgin, IL
    • What to Expect Tesla's Automation Development team is at the forefront of building innovative automation equipment. This team is building the next generati... more
    • 1 Month Ago

    • NorthPoint Development Downers Grove, IL
    • This is an on-site role in the Downers Grove, IL office. Curious about a career with NorthPoint? NorthPoint is a real estate developer that has grown throu... more
    • 9 Days Ago

    AI Assistant is available now!

    Feel free to start your new journey!