Sr. Manufacturing Systems Engineer

Tesla Motors, Inc.
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, Texas, Austin
Jul 26, 2026
What to Expect Tesla is seeking a driven Systems Engineer to own the design, deployment, and continuous improvementof intelligent automation systems across our world-class manufacturing facilities. You will sit at theintersection of software, hardware, and data - architecting full-stack supervisory applications, AGV/AMRplatforms, vision-based inspection pipelines, and the containerized server infrastructure that ties it alltogether. This is a high-impact role in a fast-paced environment where your work directly influences factoryuptime, throughput, and quality. What You'll Do Architect and develop full-stack HMI / SCADA applications (Ignition preferred) for supervisorycontrol,operatordashboards, fault management, and real-time data visualization across production lines Lead AGV / AMR system integration, commissioning, and lifecycle support - including fleetmanagement software, traffic control logic, and interface with warehouse execution systems(WES/WMS) Design and deploy vision-based inspection andperceptionpipelinesusingdeep-learning frameworks for defect detection, object classification, and spatial localization inmanufacturing environments Build andmaintaincontainerized microservices (Docker, Docker Compose, Kubernetes) to hostSCADA servers, REST/gRPCAPIs, model inference endpoints, and data pipelines Develop organized, well-documented full-stack web applications (React / JavaScript front end; Go, Java, or Python back end) integrated with Tesla SSO and third-party factory systems Create andmaintainSQL databases and reporting infrastructure; write scripting and automation fordata ingestion, KPI tracking, and operational analytics Define and enforce software engineering best practices: version control (Git), code reviews, CI/CDpipelines, monitoring, logging, and documentation standards Lead system design reviews and serve as the technical liaison between production, maintenance,IT, and external vendors/suppliers Establishtest plans, risk assessments, and validation protocols prior to deployment; drive continuous process improvement by analyzing system metrics and implementing corrective actions to maximize cycle time anduptime Develop training programs and technical documentation for operators and maintenance staff; serve as on-call point of contact for critical system issues, including occasional weekend support What You'll Bring Degree in Mechatronics, Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering,Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience 3+ years of professional experience in automation, systems, or controls/equipment engineering onelectromechanical systems Proven experience building and deploying Ignition Perspective module SCADA / HMI applications, including API anddatabase integration, historical data, alarming, and user-role management Hands-on experience with AGV / AMR commissioning and fleetmanagement, exposureto MQTT, OPC-UA, or other industrial communication protocols Demonstrated ability to train and deploy computer vision models forindustrial inspection, object detection, or spatial reasoning tasks Familiarity with ASRS (Automated Storage & Retrieval Systems) and conveyor control architectures Experience with Linux serveradministration ,shell scripting, system services, log management,and performance tuning Rigorous software development practices: Git, pull-request workflows, CI/CD (GitHub Actions,Jenkins, or equivalent), monitoring, and observability Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to present complex technical programs clearlyto diverse audiences including leadership, operations, and vendors Experience with vision system hardware (Keyence, Cognex, Sick, or similar) and integration ofcamera feeds into software pipelines - a strong plus 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