Industrial Engineer, LFP Cell Manufacturing

What To Expect

Tesla's LFP Cell Manufacturing team at our Reno/Tahoe Campus (Gigafactory Nevada) in the beautiful Tahoe region is seeking a motivated Industrial Engineer to support and sustain cutting‑edge manufacturing processes for our Energy Products. In this role, you'll collaborate with cross‑functional teams to optimize production, material flow, and efficiency in a fast‑paced, innovative environment.

• Assist in capacity planning and labor forecasting for manufacturing areas, using data analysis to support operational efficiency
• Collaborate with operations, management, and stakeholders to assess productivity metrics, optimize staffing, and implement labor plans aligned with goals and budgets
• Support the development of optimization models for inventory, job scheduling, material requirements, and flow processes
• Participate in continuous improvement projects to enhance safety, quality, delivery, cost, and scalability, applying Lean, PDCA, and other methodologies
• Contribute to site layout optimizations for production, material flow, and facilities using tools like AutoCAD
• Conduct time studies, standard time analysis, and basic data analysis to identify opportunities for process improvements
• Help maintain manufacturing data, plans, and systems, with guidance from senior team members
• Engage in cross‑functional teams to drive projects and solve ambiguous problems at a systems level

• Degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent relevant experience
• 3–7 years of relevant experience
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to analyze data and make recommendations
• Basic proficiency in tools like AutoCAD for layouts and standard time methods (e.g., MTM, MOST); training available
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a collaborative team spirit
• Eagerness to learn and demonstrated problem‑solving abilities in dynamic settings
• Familiarity with discrete event simulation software (e.g., ARENA, Flex Sim), SQL, or Python

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