Manufacturing Engineer, Laser Welding, Tabless

What to Expect Tesla is seeking a highly motivated Manufacturing Engineer to develop and engineer new processes and high-volume automation equipment utilizing state-of-the-art laser equipment for our next-generation battery cell manufacturing lines in Austin, Texas. This engineer is expected to be or become a process expert in laser welding, laser ablation, and laser inspection applications, working in both lab and high-volume manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities include supporting the development and production ramp of highly automated manufacturing systems that wind, weld, ablate, and inspect cells. The Manufacturing Engineer will work closely with Tesla's internal Product Design, Operations, Facilities, Production, and Quality Engineering teams, and will coordinate cross-functional design activities with equipment suppliers to drive technology, efficiency, and quality initiatives.

This individual will own the design and technical transfer of laser processes and tools to Tesla Operations, qualifying them for use with the highest standards of safety, quality, and output. This role is based in Austin, TX, but will function as a global expert on these systems, with some international travel required.

What You'll Do Develop laser-based processes for custom high-speed automated manufacturing equipment and qualify them using laboratory analysis

Develop and manage FMEA risk assessments to prioritize laser-based projects

Manage installation, qualification, and ramp-up of manufacturing equipment, including but not limited to laser systems

Work collaboratively as the laser expert to ensure production lines run in a safe, efficient manner producing high-quality parts

Collaborate with Production Engineering, EH&S, Quality, Operations, and Design to maximize yield, quality, machine availability, and output

Lead safety and ergonomic improvements to production equipment that meet or exceed regulations and best practices

Provide hands-on support to the maintenance team to troubleshoot and resolve extended downtime situations

Optimize product flow and line efficiency while reducing capex and lead time

Generate machine specifications, documentation, and manufacturing instructions

What You'll Bring Degree or Equivalent Experience in Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline, with 5+ years of relevant experience

Experience with SolidWorks or other 3D CAD software

2+ years of detailed experience developing laser systems

Strong hands-on experience with high-volume and pilot manufacturing

Structured thinking and problem-solving abilities

Strong engineering foundations and aptitude to learn

Proven track record using data-driven methodology to solve complex problems

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.