Sr. Manufacturing Engineer, Conveyance & Automation

What to Expect Tesla's Manufacturing Engineering team is at the forefront of developing first-of-a-kind processes which allow us to produce amazing vehicles at best-in-class quality and rate, in a safe and ergonomic environment. We are seeking a Sr Manufacturing Engineer – Conveyance & Automation to lead the design and development of material handling, conveyance, and automation systems used in the manufacture of our products. This includes process specification and validation, establishing and optimizing material flow and system parameters, design for manufacturability and automation, equipment specification and design, as well as installation and commissioning. The candidate will work closely with internal cross-functional teams, external vendors, and technology partners on conveyance and automation system development from concept to production. This position requires 25% travel.

What You'll Do Lead cross-functional collaboration across process, equipment, mechanical, electrical, controls, project management, and manufacturing stakeholders

Document product and process requirements for conveyance, material handling, and automation equipment specification

Analyze process cost per unit and drive system development that yields the greatest benefit; lead DFM/DFA and sustainability to lowest overall cost (BOM + manufacturing)

Develop conveyance and automation technologies from concept to serial production, including roller/belt/chain/slat/pallet conveyors, lift/transfer/turn tables, AGVs/AMRs, robotic load/unload cells, AS/RS, and in-line buffering/accumulation

Perform detailed line design based on process requirements, throughput, takt/cycle time, buffer sizing, and OEE; define and optimize material flow parameters (speeds, accumulation, routing, recovery) for target throughput, uptime, and product integrity

Select, qualify, and manage conveyance equipment, EOAT, fixturing/pallets, sensors, safety systems, and supporting utilities

Lead process and system qualification, including acceptance criteria and verification using statistical tools (GR&R, SPC, Cp/Cpk) and system metrics (OEE, MTBF, MTTR)

Develop and maintain documentation including equipment specifications, control plans, sequence of operations, and standard work instructions

Manage large-scale projects for new programs: timing plans and cost breakdowns for executive approval, risk identification and corrective action, status reporting, and oversight of installation and commissioning

Drive continuous improvement of existing conveyance and automation systems to improve quality, reduce cycle time, increase uptime, and lower cost per unit

What You'll Bring Degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, Mechatronics, or Controls Engineering, or equivalent experience, with 5+ years of related experience in high-volume automated conveyance and material handling

Deep knowledge of industrial conveyance and material handling: roller, belt, chain, slat, and pallet/skid systems; AGVs/AMRs; robotic transfer; AS/RS; and accumulation, sorting, and buffering methods

Experience with industrial automation controls including PLC programming (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or equivalent), HMI development, industrial networks, and safety PLCs

Experience developing, installing, and commissioning high-volume conveyance and automation systems (production conveyors, transfer lines, robotic cells, AGV/AMR fleets, pallet/skid systems, lift/transfer stations, in-process tracking)

Strong understanding of machine safety standards (ISO 13849, IEC 62061, ANSI B11, RIA R15.06), guarding, interlocks, and risk assessment

Experience developing, executing, and interpreting DOE and discrete-event simulation (FlexSim, Tecnomatix Plant Simulation, or equivalent) for material flow and system optimization

Experience using Industrial Engineering methods in high-volume manufacturing; proficient in CAD (CATIA, SolidWorks, Inventor, and/or AutoCAD)

Proficient in PFMEA development and deployment; new product introduction and manufacturing operations experience desired

Mastery of MS Office suite, Confluence, Jira, etc.

25% travel required

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.