Sr. Robotics Manufacturing Engineer, Rotor, Optimus

About the role

Tesla is seeking a Sr. Robotics Manufacturing Engineer to pioneer groundbreaking processes and high-volume automation systems for Tesla’s Rotor Manufacturing division. This role involves designing and deploying next-generation production lines that push the boundaries of physics, cycle times, and automation capabilities to scale Tesla’s most ambitious projects, including the Optimus humanoid robot. You’ll work at the intersection of innovation and execution, collaborating with Tesla’s cross-functional teams across Product Design, Factory Operations, Global Supply Management, and internal or third-party equipment vendors to develop world-class machines and processes. You will assume full ownership of the equipment design, development, and optimization, ensuring it meets Tesla’s rigorous standards for safety, quality, and scalability while aggressively driving down manufacturing costs through cutting-edge automation. This position demands relentless curiosity, a passion for solving “impossible” challenges, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment where you’ll leave a legacy of transformational engineering.

Responsibilities

• Develop new highly automated manufacturing lines from concept to production
• Engineer novel manufacturing processes for production, focusing on precision, speed, and cost efficiency at scale
• Aggressively reduce costs by designing solutions that minimize material waste, energy consumption, and labor content
• Lead validation of production processes and automated inspection tools
• Own end-to-end project execution, from concept development and supplier coordination to installation, ramp, and continuous process improvement

Requirements

• Strong hands-on experience with high-volume and pilot manufacturing
• Proven track record of data-driven methodology to solve complex problems
• Mastery of 3D and 2D CAD tools (SolidWorks, AutoCAD or equivalent)
• Manufacturing process development, specification, and evaluation experience
• Experience directing complex engineering project efforts
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, or equivalent experience

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Medical plans with multiple options, including a $0 payroll deduction plan
• Family-building, fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, with $0 paycheck contribution options
• Company-paid Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan
• 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 and AD&D insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90-day waiting period)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and vacation time (flex time for salaried 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