Robotics Manufacturing Engineer, Geartrain Manufacturing Equipment, Optimus (m/w/d)

Job-Kategorie: Tesla AI

Standort: Holzgerlingen, BW

Anforderungs-ID: 278165

Arbeitsverhältnis: Full-time

Was Sie erwartet

The Optimus actuator team is seeking a skilled and highly motivated Gearbox Manufacturing Engineer to own the equipment, automation, and process systems that enable precision gearbox component manufacturing and assembly at scale. You will lead the full lifecycle of manufacturing and assembly equipment and cells—from specification and design through sourcing, installation, commissioning, and production qualification—while driving OEE, yield, cycle time, and scrap performance for complex geartrains used in humanoid robot actuators.

The ideal candidate thrives hands-on with production equipment and automation, combines strong engineering fundamentals with practical line ownership, is highly organized with excellent attention to detail, and delivers continuous improvement under the pace of a high-growth

Was zu tun ist

Specify, design/source, procure, install, commission, and qualify equipment and automation for gearbox component manufacturing lines (e.g., gear/shaft/housing machining, finishing, heat treatment, metrology) and assembly cells—including CNC and automation cells, servo/hydraulic presses, automated fastening and torque systems, robotic cells, vision/traceability, leak and functional test stands, and related process controls—from concept through production readiness

Own equipment RFQ, supplier selection, factory acceptance (FAT/SAT), installation, integration, and commissioning of component manufacturing and assembly assets; ensure seamless integration with upstream/downstream processes and the broader production line

Improve OEE through upgrades, line balancing, automation enhancements, and continuous improvement on both component manufacturing and assembly equipment—reducing downtime, changeover loss, and process variation while increasing throughput and first-pass yield

Develop and sustain preventive and predictive maintenance programs, tooling/fixtures, and controls (PLCs, robotics, sensors, and machine vision) for component manufacturing and assembly equipment to ensure robust, repeatable operation; design and maintain poka-yoke devices and process fixtures

Troubleshoot equipment and process failures on the line, manage spare-parts strategy and critical spares inventory, and lead structured root-cause analysis (5-Why, fishbone, DOE as needed) with Quality and Design to eliminate recurring scrap, rework, and downtime drivers across manufacturing and assembly

Support capacity planning and CapEx justification for new and upgraded component manufacturing and assembly assets; create equipment documentation (specs, SOPs, maintenance plans, training materials) and train operators, technicians, and engineers for production handoff

Ensure safety compliance and EH&S readiness for all manufacturing and assembly equipment and processes—including machine guarding, LOTO, and safe handling of coolants, greases, adhesives, and press systems—and drive correct integration of new assets into existing processes and production lines

Own process performance and track KPIs including yield, cycle time, scrap/rework, OEE, and equipment uptime for component manufacturing and assembly; publish status, drive corrective actions, and continuously raise process capability

Own end-to-end process development for component manufacturing and gearbox assembly from prototype to production—defining sequences, work instructions, process flow, and critical parameters (machining/finishing targets, press forces, bearing preload, torque/angle, adhesive/sealant, grease fill) locked into equipment recipes, controls, and validation plans; scale technologies to high-volume (automotive-level) lines