Manufacturing Development Engineer

What To Expect

Tesla Gigafactory New York is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to lead the design & development of innovative automation equipment & manufacturing processes. In this role, you will own the execution of design, prototyping, & launch of multiple automation projects for medium to high-volume manufacturing lines. In these pursuits, you will collaborate closely with Design, Controls, Production, Quality, Facilities, & Safety Engineering Teams to create world class manufacturing systems.

This will require you to have experience with mechanical design, electrical & controls systems, project management, root cause analysis, and cross functional communication. This is an exciting opportunity to push the boundaries of manufacturing performance, efficiency, and reliability across multiple energy products/lines.

• Pioneer Next-Generation Automation Systems – Lead the conceptualization, design, and implementation of cutting‑edge automated manufacturing solutions that integrate industrial robotics, vision systems, & precision motion control for process optimization. Architect complete automation ecosystems with exceptional reliability and scalability.
• Implement Advanced Control & Monitoring Systems – Develop integrated robust electrical controls using Siemens or Allen‑Bradley PLCs, communication protocols, and HMI’s with real‑time monitoring capabilities, while leveraging data sources to quantitatively evaluate system performance.
• Program & Integrate Robotic Systems – Experience with industrial robot programming and integration to enhance automation capabilities and production efficiency.
• Drive Mechanical Design Excellence – Create 3D parts and assemblies, and 2D drawings using GD&T principles, while providing Design for Manufacturing feedback to enhance automation capabilities.
• Perform Failure Mode Analysis – Experience with both Product & Manufacturing process failure mode analysis (PFMEA) as well as design failure mode analysis (DFMEA).
• Demonstrate Project Management Excellence – Set goals, track deliverables, identify risks and drive mitigations across all project stages while managing timelines, budgets, and resources; own execution of multiple programs simultaneously and develop processes/systems needed for teams to succeed.
• Optimize Automated Manufacturing Processes – Analyze and optimize equipment cycle times across low, medium, and high‑volume manufacturing processes, balance automation based on ROI, strategize material flow, and ensure adequate WIP buffering for production uptime.
• Create Detailed Technical Documentation – Demonstrate proficiency in creating detailed electrical and fluid schematics, MBOM/EBOM, and manuals to define preventive maintenance, spare parts consumption and troubleshooting for efficient handover.
• Ensure Safety & Compliance in Automated Systems – Work with EHS teams to review equipment requirements, compile risk assessments, and integrate safety devices into automated manufacturing stations while adhering to electrical safety standards.
• Manage Automation Vendor Relationships – Create RFQs with procurement teams, manage suppliers during specification through installation phases, and lead factory/site acceptance testing (FAT/SAT) for automated equipment.

• Advanced Engineering Degree – Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or equivalent demonstrated experience in automation system development.
• Automation Expertise – 3‑7 years of hands‑on experience designing and implementing industrial automation systems, including PLC programming (Siemens TIA Portal preferred, Allen‑Bradley Studio 5000), HMI development (Proface, WinCC, Ignition), industrial communication protocols (PROFINET, Ethernet/IP), and experience creating detailed electrical & fluid schematics in EPLAN/equivalent systems.
• Robotics Integration Proficiency – Demonstrated excellence with programming and integrating industrial robots, with specific expertise in FANUC Robo Guide and similar platforms for complex automation applications.
• Innovative Design & Prototyping – Proficiency with Solid Works for 3D part/assembly design and 2D…