Sr. Staff Engineer, Precision Machining

Tesla Motors, Inc.
144,000 - 258,000 USD
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, California, Fremont
Sep 22, 2025
What to Expect Tesla Production Team is seeking a skilled and highly motivated, engineer to lead the end-to-end precision manufacturing of critical components that goes into Tesla vehicles. We work with the cross-functional teams (Design, Quality, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain) to deliver the world-class products that will shape the future of Tesla. The role of Production Engineer is to support precision manufacturing process to drive scalable methods to high volume production. What You'll Do Drive the in-house manufacturing technology and process development of complex critical components assemblies Develop scalable manufacturing technologies that can scale for high-volume production Establish equipment requirements for high volume manufacturing and develop high-volume manufacturing methods Drive machine tool equipment and tooling design developments with external suppliers and with internal entities for scalable high-volume (automotive level) production Lead troubleshooting efforts on tooling that will be used in high-volume manufacturing Partner closely with Design and Manufacturing Engineering teams on manufacturability Lead, mentor, and manage cross-functional teams, including Equipment, Controls, Process, and Maintenance teams Establish and monitor KPIs for maintenance activities, including equipment downtime, mean time to repair (MTTR), and mean time between failures (MTBF) Collaborate with process engineering teams to identify and implement improvements in efficiency, quality, and safety Review and approve technical designs, specifications, and modifications for equipment and systems Lead root cause analysis and corrective action plans for equipment failures and process deviations What You'll Bring Degree in Engineering Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related field, or with equivalent experience 10+ years of experience in manufacturing or industrial environments, with a focus on Maintenance, Equipment, Controls, or Process Engineering Expertise in PLCs, SCADA systems, and industrial automation Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, PFMEA, Six Sigma, and root cause analysis methodologies Experience with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems) Excellent leadership and communication skills Strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution abilities Equipment availability and reliability metrics Employee engagement and development within the engineering 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: Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna 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 Employee Assistance Program Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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 $144,000 - $258,000/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.