Manufacturing Engineer, Optimus Hands Launch
Austin, Texas, United States
Category: Manufacturing Engineering
Description
What to Expect
Tesla is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to lead the launch and ramp of production for Optimus humanoid robot hands, one of the most complex and critical subsystems in the robot. In this role you will lead installation, commissioning, and ramp of production lines for Optimus hands. You will own the factory production line and work with Production teams to achieve target rate and yield.
- Execute FAT, install, and site commissioning of automated assembly lines
- Communicate and drive product design improvements that enable high manufacturing throughput
- Own the factory production line and drive performance to rate and quality targets
- Collaborate with factory production teams to ramp output and resolve issues in real time
- Optimize cycle time, line balance and process parameters during ramp
- Manage equipment suppliers and integrators through installation and acceptance testing
- Implement continuous improvements to sustain and increase line throughput
- Document commissioning results validation reports and ramp metrics
- Degree in Engineering, or equivalent experience
- 3+ years launching and ramping automated production lines for complex electro-mechanical products
- Experience with FAT, installation, and site commissioning of manufacturing equipment
- Strong track record owning factory production lines and hitting rate targets
- Proficiency in process optimization line balancing and root cause analysis
- Experience working directly with production teams in high-volume manufacturing environments
- Project leadership skills managing cross-functional teams and suppliers during launch
- Travel up to 35% to Tesla factories and automation vendors
Compensation and 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
- Earned Wage Access: Real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr. Managers levels)
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Company
Tesla
Overview
Our mission is to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy. With global temperatures rising, the faster we free ourselves from fossil fuel reliance and achieve a zero-emission future, the better.
In pursuit of this mission, we make electric vehicles that are not just great EVs, but the best cars, period. We also produce and install infinitely scalable clean energy generation and storage products that help our customers further decrease their environmental impact. When it comes to achieving our goals, we pride ourselves in accomplishing what others deem impossible.
We are opening new factories and increasing our output everyday – join us in building a sustainable future.
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