Manufacturing Engineer, Energy Products, Megapack, Megapod Tesla Motors, Inc. paid holidays, flex time, 401(k) United States, Texas, Brookshire Sep 19, 2026

What to Expect Tesla's Energy Manufacturing Engineering team is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to build and develop "The machine that builds the machine"- crafting revolutionary tools and processes that unlock sustainable abundance. You'll collaborate with dynamic cross-functional teams (Design, Quality, Production, etc.) across the entire product lifecycle, from bold initial concepts and prototype breakthroughs to seamless full-scale production. Together, we'll develop high-quality, efficient manufacturing equipment and processes to produce advanced battery modules for Tesla's power electronics, supporting advancements that expand access to abundant clean energy, evolve industries, and promote a sustainable future. This role involves domestic and international travel as needed for projects. What You'll Do

Develop manufacturing equipment and fixtures to support early-stage prototype builds and medium to high-volume production, collaborating with equipment integrators on design and manufacturing

Determine and procure necessary equipment for all manufacturing processes, while managing suppliers through specification, design, buyoff, and installation

Characterize and validate new equipment and fixtures for introduction to the production floor

Develop new manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency and scalability

Determine layout of production workstations, optimizing for product flow, ergonomics, and overall efficiency

Perform process analysis, including DOE, PFMEA, line balancing, capacity modeling/simulation, and DFM input to the design team for process and yield improvements

Create detailed manufacturing instructions to train technicians and line operators on new processes and equipment What You'll Bring

3+ years' experience developing mechanical and/or electromechanical systems in a high-volume manufacturing environment

Hands-on proficiency with 2D CAD tools for conceptual line design (AutoCAD) and 3D modeling for mechanical equipment, fixturing, and tooling (SolidWorks or CATIA)

Familiarity with conveyance systems, transducer-based fastening (Atlas Copco preferred), robotics (Fanuc or Kuka preferred), adhesive dispensing, laser welding, or automated functional testing

Demonstrated ability to create technical specifications for automated manufacturing equipment

Experience in providing Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Automation (DFA) input

Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent experience and evidence of exceptional ability

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