Manufacturing Engineer, Semi
Tesla · Reno, NV
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 2 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at Tesla (industrial) in Reno, NV. Own projects through their entire lifecycle, from initial concept generation through assembly and production bring-up.
- They ask for
- 3+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience)
- Tools it names
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), Welding, Plant layout, Tooling, SolidWorks, AutoCAD
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer roles in the US: typical posted base $98k–$143k.
Median of the low and high ends of 633 live postings that list pay, out of 1950 manufacturing engineer openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Nevada plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 15 other live manufacturing postings in Nevada.
- Experience asked
- Typical (3+ years)
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Tooling 56%
- Automation 50%
- ✓ SolidWorks 44%
- Root cause 38%
- ✓ AutoCAD 31%
- New product launch 31%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Welding, Plant layout, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.
- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at Tesla
Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.
- 2
Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
Apply with someone vouching for you
If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
- 5
Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
This plant: Tesla in Reno
1 other open role at this site.
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What You'll Do
- ◆Own projects through their entire lifecycle, from initial concept generation through assembly and production bring-up
- ◆Establish equipment
requirements
and develop line design concepts
- ✓Determine optimal layout of production workstations for product flow, ergonomics, and efficiency
- ✓Work closely with product design team and provide feedback on design for manufacturability
- ✓Develop specifications and manage procurement process of new equipment
- ✓Create detailed project schedules and provide updates to program stakeholders
- ✓Act as central project manager and continually monitor progress of all project inputs
- ✓Coordinate the assembly, validation, and final equipment buy-off
Required Skills
AutoCAD
Technical Specifications
SolidWorks
Manufacturing Systems
Layout Design
Project Management
Equipment Procurement
Assembly Processes
Prototyping
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Tesla 6 months ago
Reno, NV, United States
Hybrid
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)
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Job Description
What To Expect
The Semi Manufacturing Resources Group is looking for a highly motivated Manufacturing Engineer to develop and deploy automated equipment at Tesla's world-class facilities. Manufacturing Development is at the heart of our company, and this is an exciting opportunity to work directly on the central challenges of our products. This role requires a hands-on engineer to work closely with product, manufacturing, quality, and factory teams to take new designs from initial concept through prototype development and into full production. Tesla is a demanding and fast-paced environment where you will work with a motivated team on challenging projects.
What You'll Bring
- •5+ years of experience as a hands-on mechanical, manufacturing, or design engineer working on manufacturing systems
- •Experience creating technical specifications for automated equipment
- •Experience introducing new products and new processes from a prototype environment to production
- •Experience with various manufacturing processes (assembly, fastening, dispensing, laser welding, electrical testing)
- •Experience designing production line layouts in AutoCAD
- •Proficiency designing mechanical equipment, fixturing, and tooling in SolidWorks
- •Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
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