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Sr. Manufacturing Engineer, Battery Joining Development, Optimus

Tesla
Sparks, NV Full Time
POSTED ON 7/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/28/2026
What To Expect
Tesla is looking to hire a Sr. Manufacturing Engineer to contribute to the analysis and development of structural joining, bonding and forming 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. This role requires domestic and international travel as needed.

What You'll Do

  • Evaluate candidate structural manufacturing process strategies for new high voltage battery products
  • Provide joining Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Reliability (DFR) input to product designers
  • Guide cross-functional down-selection of optimal applied process strategy, tech, and product interface definitions
  • Rigorous process and equipment development to achieve capability, performance, and quality targets
  • Process validation and optimization from initial prototype builds through release to full-scale production
  • Drive proof-of-concept to green light new and novel methods, technologies, and suppliers
  • Evolve the structural manufacturing knowledge base through experiments, standards and benchmarking


  • What You'll Bring

  • 6 years of engineering, or equivalent relevant experience
  • Demonstrated experience in the data-driven development and implementation of high-volume structural joining and sealing methods including product interfaces, materials, processes, and equipment with experience in at least one of the following: adhesives, potting, sealants, form-in-place gaskets, curing, fastening, riveting, clinching, pressing, hemming, welding, other
  • Proficiency in Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) and experimental design
  • 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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