Manufacturing Engineer – Drive Unit Assembly

About the role

Tesla is looking for a motivated Manufacturing Engineer to develop and launch highly automated drive‑unit assembly lines in Austin, Texas. The role will involve designing equipment, optimizing processes, and ensuring safe, high‑quality production of motors, inverters, gears and gearboxes.

Key responsibilities

• Design and develop new automated manufacturing lines from concept through to production.
• Optimize drive‑unit equipment and processes to improve yield, throughput, availability and reduce cost and lead‑time.
• Manage installation, qualification and ramp‑up of manufacturing lines.
• Lead validation of production processes and automated inspection tools.
• Generate machine specifications, standards and documentation.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Experience in automation equipment design and development.
• Background in manufacturing process specification and evaluation.
• Strong manufacturing data analysis capabilities.

Required skills

• Automation equipment design
• Manufacturing process specification
• Data analysis for manufacturing
• SolidWorks or other 3D CAD software

What we offer

• Competitive salary and full‑time employment with benefits from day 1.
• Medical, dental, vision, and family‑building benefits.
• 401(k) with employer match, employee stock purchase plan.
• Life, AD&D, short‑ and long‑term disability insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts, HSA contributions, and paid time off.
• Commuter benefits, childcare support, and various voluntary insurance options.