Associate Industrial Engineer, LFP Cell Manufacturing
Tesla · Reno, NV
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Industrial
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 3 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level industrial role at Tesla (industrial) in Reno, NV. Assist in capacity planning and labor forecasting for manufacturing areas, using data analysis to support operational efficiency.
- They ask for
- 3+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience)
- Tools it names
- Lean, Casting, Time studies, Capacity planning, AutoCAD
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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How this role compares
Against 312 other live industrial postings in the US.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (3+ vs 5+)
Typical $84k–$124k, from 89 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Lean 63%
- ✓ Time studies 48%
- Six Sigma 36%
- New product launch 28%
- ✓ AutoCAD 28%
- Plant layout 27%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Casting, Python, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
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- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Industrial team at Tesla
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- 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 it more layout and capacity work, or time studies and standard work?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
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Bring proof to the interview
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What You'll Do
- ◆Assist in capacity planning and labor forecasting for manufacturing areas, using data analysis to support operational efficiency
- ◆Collaborate with operations, management, and stakeholders to assess productivity metrics, optimize staffing, and implement labor plans aligned with goals and budgets
- ◆Support the development of optimization models for inventory, job scheduling, material requirements, and flow processes
- ◆Participate in continuous improvement projects to enhance safety, quality, delivery, cost, and scalability, applying Lean, PDCA, and other methodologies
- ◆Contribute to site layout optimizations for production, material flow, and facilities using tools like AutoCAD
- ◆Conduct time studies, standard time analysis, and basic data analysis to identify opportunities for process improvements
- ◆Help maintain manufacturing data, plans, and systems, with guidance from senior team members
- ◆Engage in cross-functional teams to drive projects and solve ambiguous problems at a systems level
Required Skills
Collaborative Problem-Solving
Data Analysis
Inventory Management
Time Studies
Industrial Engineering
SQL
Process Improvement
Lean Methodologies
Python
AutoCAD
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Tesla 6 months ago
Reno, NV, United States
On-site
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)
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Job Description
What to Expect
Tesla's LFP Cell Manufacturing team at our Reno/Tahoe Campus (Gigafactory Nevada) in the beautiful Tahoe region is seeking a motivated Industrial Engineer to support and sustain cutting-edge manufacturing processes for our Energy Products. In this role, you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize production, material flow, and efficiency in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
What You'll Bring
- •Degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent relevant experience
- •2-7 years of relevant experience
- •Strong analytical mindset with the ability to analyze data and make recommendations
- •Basic proficiency in tools like AutoCAD for layouts and standard time methods (e.g., MTM, MOST); training available
- •Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a collaborative team spirit
- •Eagerness to learn and demonstrated problem-solving abilities in dynamic settings
- •Familiarity with discrete event simulation software (e.g., ARENA, FlexSim), SQL, or Python
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