Tesla-posted about 1 year ago
Full-time • Mid Level
Sparks, NV
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

Tesla is seeking a highly motivated Industrial Engineering Technician to support the development of the Gigafactory in Reno, Nevada. This role focuses on optimizing factory layouts and material flow, contributing to ambitious projects in a fast-paced environment. The technician will work within a small team dedicated to Material Flow Engineering, utilizing quantitative analysis to drive factory decisions and improve production efficiency.

  • Allocate and optimize space for production lines, raw material flow, and support functions using tools like Excel, AutoCAD 2D, and Revit.
  • Collaborate with factory simulation/modeling teams to develop flow paths and aisle sizing for products, raw materials, and work in progress.
  • Define and optimize layouts for production support areas to enhance safety, density, and flow.
  • Support the development and analysis of factory layout concepts using proprietary tools to understand and quantify tradeoffs.
  • Work with external teams designing production lines to ensure layouts align with the Gigafactory vision.
  • Use data-driven analysis to justify space utilization and allocation, collaborating with engineering teammates and stakeholders to mitigate layout conflicts.
  • Create, maintain, and audit material flow work measurement and factory layouts to ensure optimal production system efficiency.
  • 2+ years of experience in laying out manufacturing buildings, manufacturing lines, or warehouse layouts.
  • Experience with AutoCAD 2D and/or Revit.
  • Competency with Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel.
  • Demonstrated ability to perform detailed analysis necessary for data-driven decisions on factory layout and production line designs.
  • Experience modeling material flow and process flow.
  • Strong command of the English language, both written and verbal.
  • Experience with lean manufacturing concepts.
  • Familiarity with Industrial Engineering concepts and work measurement/MOST concepts.
  • Commuter assistance
  • Health savings account
  • AD&D insurance
  • Paid holidays
  • Disability insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Flextime
  • Employee assistance program
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Employee discount
  • Life insurance
  • Pet insurance
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