Manufacturing Engineer, Optimus Hands Line Lead Tesla Motors, Inc. 109,600 - 234,000 USD paid holidays, flex time, 401(k) United States, California, Palo Alto Aug 05, 2026
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 collaborate with Design, Manufacturing Automation, and Production teams tooptimizedesigns for manufacturability, develop assembly processes and commission automated lines in Tesla factories. What You'll Do
Participate in the creation and validation of new product architectures enabling Optimus to scale
Optimize existing product designs for manufacturability, assembly, cost and quality
Define process sequences, critical parameters and quality gates for robotic hand assembly
Develop and commission novel manufacturing equipment and automated assembly lines
Manage equipment suppliers to deliver production-ready lines on time and to standard
Drive line ramp-up, resolve technical issues and optimize processes to target rate and yield
Perform equipment capacity analysis and line balancing
Create process specifications, validation reports and troubleshooting documentation What You'll Bring
Degree in Engineering, or equivalent experience
3+ years launching complex electro-mechanical products into high-volume production
Experience applying first-principles thinking to manufacturing challenges
Proficiency in CAD with GD&T experience
Expertise in Design for Assembly and Design for Manufacturability
Experience with automated assembly processes and equipment
Strong project leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills
Travel up to 35% to Tesla factories and automation vendors Compensation and Benefits
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
$109,600 - $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.