Sr. Manufacturing Engineer, Line Design, Geartrain

• Use CAD software and simulation tools (e.g., AutoCAD,FactoryCAD, or similar) to create 2D/3D models, floor plans, and detailed drawings that support bothmain production lineand alsosupporting areas within Geartrain Manufacturing Scope
• Work with factory simulation/modeling teams to develop flowmanufacturing constraintsfor new equipment developmentsuch asaislesizing, incomingraw materialsto thecelland work in progressareas between cells
• Install, commission, integrate and troubleshoot new equipmentand toolingand support setup for manufacturing, including machines, peripheral equipment, tools, and automation systems
  
• Oversee the handover of commissioned lines to production teams, including operator training, documentation of proceduresand manufacturing BOM, and resolution of issues duringline launch
• Contribute to R&D efforts in equipment design and process development by integrating layout considerations, material flow, and facility requirements early in the innovation cycle to enable scalable and efficient manufacturing solutions
  
• Design and develop detailedcell and production linelayoutsfor each gearbox, including placement of machineryand their integration to the mainline,workstations, material flow paths, utilities, and storage areas tooptimizeproduction processes and efficiency
  
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Factory,Infrastructure, Material Flow, Design,Manufacturing Eng.,EHSpersonnel, andproject&programleads) to integrate layouts intomain factory design
  
• Ensure compliance withTeslasafety regulations, ergonomic standards, and lean manufacturing principles while evaluating new equipment and processes from R&D initiatives
  
• Evaluate data on production performance, material handling, and spaceutilizationto recommend layout improvements that align with ongoing R&D advancements in equipment and manufacturing processes
  
• Design custom fixtures,tooling, and otherstructuresthatwould be usedinmanufacturing cellsasneeded, providingdetailedbuild to print models/drawings for fabrication

• Degree in Industrial Engineering or a related field (advanced degree or relevant certifications are a plus), or equivalent industry experience and evidence of exceptional ability
• 3-7+ years of experience in manufacturing or industrial engineering, with hands-on involvement in factory/plant layout projects
  
• Proficiencyin layout design software, process simulation tools, and data analysis
  
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, material flow, ergonomics, and facility safety standards
  
• Experience designing layouts, mechanical equipment, fixturing, and tooling
• Knowledge inhighspeedgantry design including the pick and place intoconveyorsystems
• Knowledge in material flowanalysisand basicknowledge aboutdifferentindustrialrobotsinhigh speedmaterialtransfer andpick andplaceapplications
• Experience with SolidWorksCAD and PDM software. Familiarity with other CAD software (i.eCATIA, Siemens NX) also applies
• Experience with automation equipment, CNC equipment, heat treatment,assemblyandend of linetesting equipment
• Strong understanding of drafting standards and the application of GD&T (e.g., ASME Y14.5)

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

• Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
• Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
• Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the 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