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Technical Recruiter, Manufacturing Engineering

Tesla
Austin, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 4/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/24/2026
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 Texas. Alternatively, role can be based onsite at our Houston, TX, Tahoe/Reno, NV, Buffalo, NY 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


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