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What to Expect
Tesla is looking to hire a Sr. Manufacturing Engineer to contribute to the analysis and development of structural joining, bonding and forming processes for our cutting-edge battery products. In this role you will drive technological advancement in this discipline as part of a small, specialized team. Battery development is at the heart of our company, and this is an exciting opportunity to work directly on the central challenges with electric vehicles - battery cost and performance. Tesla is a demanding and fast-paced environment where you will work with a highly motivated team on extremely challenging projects. This role requires domestic and international travel as needed.
What You'll Do
- Evaluate candidate structural manufacturing process strategies for new high voltage battery products
- Provide joining Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Reliability (DFR) input to product designers
- Guide cross-functional down-selection of optimal applied process strategy, tech, and product interface definitions
- Rigorous process and equipment development to achieve capability, performance, and quality targets
- Process validation and optimization from initial prototype builds through release to full-scale production
- Drive proof-of-concept to green light new and novel methods, technologies, and suppliers
- Evolve the structural manufacturing knowledge base through experiments, standards and benchmarking
What You'll Bring
- 6+ years of engineering, or equivalent relevant experience
- Demonstrated experience in the data-driven development and implementation of high-volume structural joining and sealing methods including product interfaces, materials, processes, and equipment (adhesives, potting, sealants, form-in-place gaskets, curing, fastening, riveting, clinching, pressing, hemming, welding,other)
- Proficiency in Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) and experimental design
- Degree in Engineering, or equivalent experience
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
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Tesla Motors, Inc.
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
Jul 14, 2026