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Recruiter, Manufacturing Engineering

Tesla
Buffalo, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 7/20/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/18/2026
What To Expect
Tesla is looking for an exceptional Recruiter to support our Manufacturing Engineering teams. We hire the talent responsible for developing next-generation products, automating manufacturing lines, and the “machine that builds the machine”. Recruiting at Tesla is challenging; hiring timelines are often compressed, but the work is exciting and impactful to our mission. This role is 100% onsite at one of our manufacturing locations (Austin, TX; Houston, TX; Buffalo, NY; Tahoe/Reno, NV; Lathrop, CA).

What You'll Do

  • Partner with business leaders and hiring managers to assess their talent requirements and advise on the best hiring strategy
  • Efficiently manage time and resources while keeping business partners informed through regular updates
  • Use a variety of techniques and creativity to discover and attract the best passive talent
  • Conduct thorough behavioral based interviews and phone screens to assess both technical baseline as well as skills be successful in the Tesla environment
  • Focus on providing a great candidate experience at every opportunity


  • What You'll Bring

  • Onsite at Gigafactory New York in Buffalo. Alternatively, role can be based onsite at our Austin, TX, Brookshire/Houston, TX, Tahoe/Reno, NV or Lathrop, CA locations
  • High volume, technical recruiting experience with the ability to efficiently manage an average of 25 technical, niche requisitions
  • Minimum of 2 years recruiting experience, from either a corporate or agency environment, using an ATS and Microsoft Office
  • Experience in recruiting engineers or niche, skilled roles leaders across manufacturing, facilities, or construction
  • Demonstrated track record of excellence in full cycle recruiting from sourcing and assessing technical talent to offer negotiation, maintaining awareness of pertinent employment legislation and employment market trends
  • Ability to lead projects to successful conclusion – balancing efficiency with quality
  • Proven relationship management experience with hiring teams and business partners, helping them navigate the sources of talent and assisting them with assessment


  • 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


  • Expected Compensation
  • Associate Recruiter - $57,600 - $86,400/annual salary
  • Recruiter - $75,600 - $113,400/annual salary
  • Sr Recruiter - $100,800 - $151,200/annual salary


  • cash and stock awards benefits for all levels

    Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

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