Sr. Manufacturing Equipment Engineer, Equipment Design, Solar Manufacturing
Tesla, Fremont, CA, United States
What To Expect
Tesla is seeking a Sr. Manufacturing Equipment Engineer to design and develop new equipment for energy products at massive scale. You will help deploy 100GW of solar manufacturing from raw materials on American soil before the end of 2028. Reporting to the Solar Energy Manufacturing Engineering Team, the Sr. Manufacturing Equipment Engineer is responsible for concept, design, build and ramp of custom automated manufacturing equipment. The selected candidate assumes full ownership of the tool including design, commissioning, process development and technical transfer of the tools to the operation team. The Sr. Manufacturing Equipment Engineer works closely within a cross‑functional organization and tool vendors to develop novel solar manufacturing equipment.
What You'll Do
Own projects through their entire lifecycle, from initial concept generation through assembly and production bring‑up
Prepare overall machine design concepts for custom designed, special purpose equipment and systems
Detail machine design of custom automated tooling, fixtures, mechanisms, robotic end‑of‑arm tooling
Selection and integration of commercial components, sensors, servos, pneumatic actuators, etc.
Conduct design reviews for internal team feedback and for cross‑functional presentations
Validate equipment performance and reliability. Create comprehensive equipment handover packages and system documentation
Define and oversee Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) and Site Acceptance Test (SAT) for Solar Energy manufacturing equipment
Optimize product flow and line efficiency by designing or improving tools, jigs, stations, work methods and ergonomics using 5S methodology
Characterize baseline performance and capability of each system and drive actions to maintain or improve performance as measured by product yield and tool availability
What You'll Bring
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience
Experience with automation equipment design and custom machine-building
5+ years of industry experience in similar field
Understanding of automation systems, mechanical engineering, robotics, PLCs, and data collection systems
Experience with various manufacturing processes (assembly, fastening, dispensing, laser welding, electrical testing)
Experience with SolidWorks CAD and PDM software
Strong hands‑on experience with high‑volume and pilot manufacturing
Working knowledge of data analysis, statistics, SPC
Able to travel 30% of the time, both domestically and internationally
Benefits
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
$130,400 - $195,600/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.
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Tesla is seeking a Sr. Manufacturing Equipment Engineer to design and develop new equipment for energy products at massive scale. You will help deploy 100GW of solar manufacturing from raw materials on American soil before the end of 2028. Reporting to the Solar Energy Manufacturing Engineering Team, the Sr. Manufacturing Equipment Engineer is responsible for concept, design, build and ramp of custom automated manufacturing equipment. The selected candidate assumes full ownership of the tool including design, commissioning, process development and technical transfer of the tools to the operation team. The Sr. Manufacturing Equipment Engineer works closely within a cross‑functional organization and tool vendors to develop novel solar manufacturing equipment.
What You'll Do
Own projects through their entire lifecycle, from initial concept generation through assembly and production bring‑up
Prepare overall machine design concepts for custom designed, special purpose equipment and systems
Detail machine design of custom automated tooling, fixtures, mechanisms, robotic end‑of‑arm tooling
Selection and integration of commercial components, sensors, servos, pneumatic actuators, etc.
Conduct design reviews for internal team feedback and for cross‑functional presentations
Validate equipment performance and reliability. Create comprehensive equipment handover packages and system documentation
Define and oversee Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) and Site Acceptance Test (SAT) for Solar Energy manufacturing equipment
Optimize product flow and line efficiency by designing or improving tools, jigs, stations, work methods and ergonomics using 5S methodology
Characterize baseline performance and capability of each system and drive actions to maintain or improve performance as measured by product yield and tool availability
What You'll Bring
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience
Experience with automation equipment design and custom machine-building
5+ years of industry experience in similar field
Understanding of automation systems, mechanical engineering, robotics, PLCs, and data collection systems
Experience with various manufacturing processes (assembly, fastening, dispensing, laser welding, electrical testing)
Experience with SolidWorks CAD and PDM software
Strong hands‑on experience with high‑volume and pilot manufacturing
Working knowledge of data analysis, statistics, SPC
Able to travel 30% of the time, both domestically and internationally
Benefits
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
$130,400 - $195,600/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.
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