Staff Robotics Manufacturing Engineer, Optimus General Assembly, Process Development

Tesla is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to spearhead process development for Optimus humanoid robot. In this role you will collaborate with Design, Manufacturing, and Automation teams to optimize designs for manufacturability, and develop innovative manufacturing processes that will enable high volume production.

• Design and build early-stage prototype equipment to solve novel assembly challenges
• Define, characterize, and validate critical process parameters for new assembly methods
• Lead failure mode analysis (e.g., PFMEA) to drive robust, production-ready equipment and processes
• Plan and run designed experiments (DOE) to improve process capability, yield, and cycle time
• Partner with product design to influence scalable architectures that are manufacturable at volume
• Develop and iterate process recipes, fixtures, tooling, and test methods through rapid prototyping cycles
• Identify fundamental manufacturing constraints and engineer solutions that expand design and process options
• Collaborate with automation teams to transfer, design, qualify, and launch processes into high-volume production.
• Degree in Engineering, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years in early-stage process development and prototyping for complex electro-mechanical systems
• Hands-on expertise automating assembly of soft goods and compliant materials (e.g., wire harnesses, plastics, knits)
• Proven experience optimizing electrical interfaces for automated assembly in consumer electronics or a related industry
• Demonstrated success developing new manufacturing processes that materially shift production capability or paradigms
• Ability to apply first-principles problem-solving to novel manufacturing challenges
• Strong working knowledge of GD&T, with practical application in fixture, tooling, and process design
• Deep experience applying Design for Assembly (DFA) and Design for Manufacturability (DFM)
• Strong project leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Willingness to travel up to 35% to Tesla factories and automation vendors

Benefits

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

Expected Compensation

$130,400 - $234,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.