Manufacturing Engineer, Equipment Design

What You'll Do

• Drive design, development, and commissioning ramp of complex, custom-built manufacturing equipment unique to Tesla's Cell Manufacturing operations
• Own equipment fixtures and process kits — design, draft, and maintain full CAD ownership and revision lifecycle within SolidWorks PDM Professional
• Become the subject matter expert for assigned equipment, leading root cause analysis, detailed troubleshooting, and process improvement initiatives
• Troubleshoot and recover automated processes via PLC, HMI, or tool management software, and implement sustainable improvements
• Develop and manage FMEA risk assessments to prioritize equipment improvement projects and ensure robust repair strategies
• Lead safety and ergonomic improvements to production equipment, ensuring compliance with or exceeding applicable regulations and best practices
• Drive negotiation and participation in supplier and internal equipment buyoffs, ensuring equipment readiness before production deployment
• Build and maintain training materials, maintenance routines, and documentation to support full equipment lifecycle management

What You'll Bring

• Degree or equivalent experience in manufacturing, interdisciplinary, or integrated engineering
• 3D CAD design experience (SolidWorks preferred) including fixtures, tooling drawings, pneumatic and electrical schematics, and layout validation
• Demonstrated experience ramping automation equipment into manufacturing — including web handling, electromechanical systems, PLCs, and motion controls
• Proven ability to solve complex electromechanical and software issues with limited documentation, using a structured, data-driven approach
• Experience with problem-solving tools such as RCCA, Fishbone diagrams, and statistical software (JMP a plus)
• Experience with robot programming, backup, and restoration a plus
• Experience in automotive or high-volume manufacturing highly desired
• Excellent spoken and written English

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Medical plans
• Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits
• Dental and vision plans
• Health Savings Account contributions
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time
• Commuter benefits
• Tesla Babies program
• Employee discounts and perks