What to ExpectTesla is currently seeking a motivated and accomplished senior-level engineer who will lead the design and implementation of automated material handling system for new and existing factories and programs at Tesla. This position will be based in Gigafactory Texas near Austin, TX.  The ideal candidate will excel in a demanding and fast-paced environment where they will work as part of a strong, agile and highly motivated team to accomplish some of the most ambitious projects being attempted in any industry today. He/She takes pride in his/her thoroughness, analytical ability, organizational skills and attention to detail. Project engineers on the Material Flow Engineering team are responsible for the efficient and reliable flow of material to the Tesla manufacturing lines.  As a senior project engineer you are responsible for managing and owning automated material handling projects from “cradle to grave”.  This includes the design, implementation and continuous improvement of automated material handling equipment such as automated storage systems, final assemble conveyance such as car bodies, batteries, and drive units etc.  Besides owning the design and technical scope of a project, staff engineers also provide leadership and guidance to other engineers and stakeholders within Tesla.  A senior engineer’s role is to make sure that MFE system’s designs meet Tesla’s goals and objectives.  Traditional project management functions such as timelines, budgets and coordination’s with vendors and other groups within Tesla are also the responsibility of the project engineer on the material flow team.What You’ll DoDesign automated material handling solutions to establish new and improved existing material flows throughout the factory.  The design includes material arrival at docks, delivery to line-side locations, material transport between internal manufacturing lines, buffer/storage systems, robotic material handling solutions.  Solutions will handle a large variety of products such as car bodies, large commodities (tires, seats, fascia, …), powertrain parts (electric motor components), pallets/boxes/trays, individual battery cellsConcept development, detailed engineering design, and collaboration with 3rd parties on system build, integration, and testingResponsible for specifying equipment in form of project specifications and requirementsLeveraging outside partners for solution development and designManaging project scope, budget, timeline, and implementationLead the overall layout and system design processCommunication with internal and external stakeholders and vendors about project status, critical items and prioritiesSupport troubleshooting during installation and start-up and responsible for handover to Tesla production teams What You’ll BringDegree in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering or equivalent experience10+ years of practical automated material handling and process equipment design experience in industries such as automotive, consumer goods/food and beverage manufacturing, distribution, and semiconductorA passion to work with automation equipment and design processes around itAbility to lead a project from concept through to installation and hand-over while working in a close-knit, team environmentMust understand the integration of equipment design into existing or new systemsValues people, ethics, commitment, fun and an engaging cultureKnowledge of and experience with material flow strategies and dynamic manufacturing systemsStrong analytical and organizational skills. Ability to manage several complex projects at the same time with high degrees of variation and uncertaintyNatural ability to speak and write effectively at all organizational levelsPosition will offer unique and complex engineering challenges that require persistence, innovative thinking and a positive attitude

Austin, Texas

Full time