Manufacturing Engineer, Battery Cell Assembly

What to Expect

Gigafactory Texas is seeking a skilled Manufacturing Engineer to support Cell Manufacturing, with a focus on Cell Assembly. This role is critical to driving the development, optimization, and scalability of automated processes that transform battery cell designs into high-quality, production‑ready components. The ideal candidate will combine technical expertise in equipment and process engineering with a passion for innovation, ensuring seamless integration of automation, precision, and efficiency in battery cell production.

• Lead the deployment, validation, and continuous optimization of automated battery cell assembly equipment (e.g., filling, welding, dispensing, inspection, cleaning, handling)
• Drive equipment performance improvement through root‑cause analysis (5 Whys, 8D, DMAIC)
• Partner with Process, Maintenance, and Automation teams to ramp new cell designs and materials to full production with high yield and low downtime
• PLC/HMI logic tuning, robotics performance, and mechanical/electrical system reliability
• Apply GD&T, experimental design (DOE), and statistical process control (SPC) to validate process stability and reduce variation
• Optimize conveyance, robotic handling, vision inspection, and automated welding systems for speed, precision, and repeatability

• 5+ years of hands‑on experience in high‑volume, automated manufacturing environments, preferably in EV battery or with high‑speed precision manufacturing systems
• Proven track record in equipment launch, diagnostics, troubleshooting, and OEE improvement on complex, integrated production lines
• Strong technical background in mechanical, electrical, or mechatronics engineering (BS degree required; advanced degree a plus)
• Deep hands‑on experience with industrial control systems (Siemens PLCs, Beckhoff TwinCAT), industrial robotics (Fanuc/ABB), and integrated automation systems including vision inspection (2D/3D), electrical interconnection, and automated material handling
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex, multi‑system equipment failures under fast‑paced production demands
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset; you thrive in cross‑functional teams

Along with competitive pay, as a full‑time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

• Medical plans with options that have $0 payroll deduction
• Family‑building, fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both with options that have a $0 paycheck contribution
• Company‑paid Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution when enrolled in the High‑Deductible medical plan with HSA
• Health Care 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, including 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