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Manufacturing Equipment Engineer, CNC

Tesla Motors, Inc.
75,600 - 162,000 USD
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, California, Lathrop
Feb 10, 2026
What to Expect
A Manufacturing Equipment Engineer in the CNC Engineering team will be a part of operating, sustaining, and improving some of the most advanced CNC machining equipment and processes in the world. The best candidate for the position has a high aptitude to learn new skillsets in the position and is willing to work hands-on alongside engineers, technicians and production associates. The engineers will start with strengths in a given field (CNC programming, 3D CAD design,etc.) and will be expected to learn all other areas from those who work with them. This role requires capability across the board to sustain all areas of the machining process and equipment.

What You'll Do
  • Manage the machining process design for existing and new products
  • Identify and implement cost reduction and process improvement projects (cycle time, downtime, etc.)
  • Participate / Lead root cause investigations into machining defects and downstream production scrap
  • Manage the inventory of cutting tools, consumables and fixture components for the machining process
  • Create work instructions for the machining process and equipment and train engineering technicians and production associates
  • Work with Equipment Engineering and vendors on fixture and equipment corrections
  • Participate in feasibility studies for new machining projects
  • Work with suppliers to specify, design and manage capital equipment, machining fixtures and cutting tools for new projects
  • Participate in the creation of Advanced Quality Planning Documentation
  • Assist other departments in business objectives as required

What You'll Bring
  • Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent experience
  • 1+ year of experience in production machining
  • Strong understanding of machining processes and CNC machines
  • Understand and Use G-Code
  • GD&T and Print reading experience
  • 3D CAD (SolidWorks, CATIA) and CAD/CAM experience preferred
  • Hands-on work will be required

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
    Expected Compensation
    $75,600 - $162,000/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.

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