Sr. Manufacturing Engineer, Vehicle Power Electronics, Semi

What To Expect

Tesla Manufacturing Engineers have the important role of designing “The machine that builds the machine”. We work with the cross-functional teams (Design, Quality, Production, Sustaining, and Supply Chain) throughout the entire lifecycle of a product (from initial design through prototype development and into full production) to develop high quality and efficient manufacturing equipment and processes that will produce Tesla’s cutting-edge power electronics.

This role is located at Tesla's Gigafactory in Austin, TX.

• Develop manufacturing equipment, fixtures, and processes to support early-stage prototype builds and scalable production
• Determine, procure, and qualify all equipment required for manufacturing processes
• Partner with equipment integrators to design and build tools and fixtures for medium to high-volume production
• Manage suppliers through specification, design, buyoff, and installation of manufacturing equipment
• Characterize, validate, and introduce new equipment and fixtures to the production floor
• Define production layouts for optimal product flow, ergonomics, and efficiency while developing detailed work instructions and training materials
• Lead process analysis activities including DOE, PFMEA, line balancing, and capacity modeling, and provide DFM input to improve manufacturability and yield

• 5+ years of experience as a hands‑on mechanical or manufacturing engineer working on electromechanical systems
• Experience using 2D CAD tools for conceptual line design (AutoCAD) and 3D design for mechanical equipment, fixturing, and tooling (Solid Works or CATIA)
• Experience with conveyance, transducer‑based fastening systems, robotic systems (Fanuc preferred)
• Experience creating technical specifications for automated manufacturing equipment
• Experience providing Design for Manufacturability and Automation
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience

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