Torque Tool Integration Engineer, Global IT Manufacturing Solutions Engineering

We are seeking a highly skilled and innovative Torque Tool Integration Engineer/Specialist to join Tesla's Global IT-Manufacturing Solutions Engineering team. The ideal candidate will lead the successful introduction and integration of a new torque tool vendor systems across multiple factories operating in a highly automated environment. This role is responsible for ensuring seamless onboarding of the new vendor's systems and delivering expert engineering support to maintain maximum equipment reliability in fast-paced production operations.

The global IT-Manufacturing Solutions Engineering team is responsible for rolling out high-impact services and use cases through lean end-to-end OT-IT integration at Tesla. Use case environments include manufacturing, logistics, and quality operations at all Tesla factories. Key goals are increased production output, world-class product quality, and faster set-up/ramp-up of production lines. What You'll Do

• Lead the planning, assessment, and implementation of a new torque tool vendor's systems into existing highly automated production environments
• Partner with key vendors to ensure their tools meet Tesla's stringent performance, reliability, and integration requirements
• Conduct thorough compatibility assessments, system testing, and performance evaluations to guarantee seamless integration with current automation infrastructure
• Accelerate the vendor's understanding of Tesla's needs and drive necessary customizations for optimal performance and cost efficiency
• Provide expert-level (tier 3) support to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues related to torque tools, integration, and software systems
• Work with cross-functional teams to quickly address production-impacting problems and minimize downtime
• Continuously monitor system performance and implement proactive improvements to enhance overall tool reliability in a highly automated setting
• Identify opportunities to optimize torque tooling processes, increase efficiency, and reduce costs within a highly automated manufacturing environment
• Research and evaluate emerging technologies and vendor solutions that can further strengthen torque tooling performance and integration
• Drive standardization efforts while maintaining flexibility to support multiple vendor ecosystems

• Proven experience managing and implementing torque tool systems from multiple vendors in an automotive or highly automated manufacturing environment
• Strong expertise in automation technologies and system integration
• Proficiency in troubleshooting complex tooling and software issues under tight production constraints
• Familiarity with torque tool calibration, maintenance, and quality control standards
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make data-driven decisions
• Prior experience OT-IT engineering projects is highly valued
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and train manufacturing personnel
• Experience with PLCs and enterprise network operations is a plus
• Experience working torque tool vendors like Deprag, Estic and Atlas Copco is a strong plus

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 $168,000 - $360,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits