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Sr. Manufacturing Engineer, Battery Electrical Test Development, Optimus

Tesla
Austin, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 7/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/14/2026
What To Expect
Tesla is looking to hire a Sr. Manufacturing Engineer to contribute to the analysis and development of manufacturing test and measurement processes for our cutting-edge battery products. In this role you will drive technological advancement in this discipline as part of a small, specialized team. Battery development is at the heart of our company, and this is an exciting opportunity to work directly on the central challenges with electric vehicles – battery cost and performance. 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

  • Define manufacturing test strategies for new high voltage battery programs
  • Down-select applied test/measurement methods and technology
  • Provide test interface Design for Manufacturability (DFM) input to product designers
  • Validate and optimize processes from early prototype builds through full volume production
  • Drive proof-of-concept to green light novel test methods, technologies and suppliers
  • Evolve the test and measurement knowledge base through standards and benchmarking
  • Consult on and validate manufacturing test equipment for high volume production


  • What You'll Bring

  • 5 years of engineering or equivalent relevant experience
  • Experience working with one or more high-volume electrical or mechanical production tests (leak test, mechanical force/vibration measurement, LV/HV electrical, functional test, hi pot, metrology, etc.)
  • Proficiency in data query and analytics, including process statistics and measurement system analysis
  • Degree in 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


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