Manufacturing Engineer, Welder, Tabless

TeslaAustinindeedpublished 06/17/2026

What to Expect Tesla is seeking a highly motivated Manufacturing Engineer to commission, troubleshoot and

ramp automation equipment. The engineer will also refine existing processes, with additional

opportunities for new process development as needs arise.

This role is with the Cell Manufacturing Engeering, Tabless – "Welder" team.

This engineer will lead the early lifecyle of complex, fully automated, and hi-volume manufacturing

equipment: from power-on to validation, and will spend a significant portion of his/her time on the

production floor. The scope of equipment and processes include laser welding, hi-speed pick and

place, computer vision, press-fit and precision assembly, etc.

Other responsibilities would include running trials/DoEs, planning projects, developing

specifications, writing procedures, interfacing with vendor, etc.

The engineer will work closely and cross-coordinate with Tesla's internal Production Engineering, Maintenance, Quality Engineering and NPI teams. This role is located at Gigafactory Texas (GFTX) in Austin, TX.

What You'll Do Commission, validate with statistics, and ramp up automated manufacturing lines/equipment Troubleshoot automated equipment, and setup and tune processes; root cause analyze issues Improve processes: approach from a physics based understanding and run experiments Generate equipment specifications, manufacturing instructions, and other documentation Collaborate with Production Engineering, Quality Engineering, and NPI teams on yield, quality

and availability improvements

Coordinate installations and upgrades with vendors and internal suppliers

What You'll Bring Degree in Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience Experience in a hi-volume manufacturing environment, and in hands-on troubleshooting Skilled in data analysis and visualizations; knowledgeable in quality concepts and statistics Good communication skills; able to drive technical narratives in meetings Able to perform mechanical tolerance stack / GD&T analyses; experience with CAD software Knowledgeable in electrical (DC) circuits fundamentals, and able to read schematics

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)

Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.