Factory Software Application Engineer

Tesla

Grünheide (Mark), Germany

What to Expect

You will join a small, expert Factory Software team dedicated to maintaining the operational health of systems coordinating Tesla’s car manufacturing process. We seek candidates with direct experience supporting factory/manufacturing operations and proven exposure to implementing agentic AI solutions to optimize support workflows.

What You’ll Do

Facilitate delivery of manufacturing software systems by resolving day-to-day issues in MES and integrating systems (e.g., material flow management, application to machine integrations);
Leverage agentic AI solutions to enhance support processes, automate root cause analysis, and improve troubleshooting efficiency;
Troubleshoot technical problems, document root causes/solutions, and create reusable troubleshooting guides;
Build rapid software tools to address critical issues when permanent fixes are unavailable;
Collaborate with developers to resolve recurring problems and align with long-term system directions;
Implement automation and monitoring systems to optimize factory software utilization;
Adapt to dynamic business conditions and coordinate cross-functional process changes.

What You’ll Bring

Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in engineering or equivalent experience demonstrating exceptional ability;
Must-have: Experience supporting factory/manufacturing operations (MES, SCADA, or similar systems);
Must-have: Exposure to designing/implementing agentic AI solutions (e.g., autonomous agents for ticket triage, predictive maintenance);
Working knowledge of SQL for database querying;
Proficiency in Python, Go, or other development languages;
Ability to analyze integrated systems and their dependencies;
Demonstrated success in automating tasks (scripts, workflows);
Excellent interpersonal skills with a bias for action in a fast-paced, collaborative environment;
Flexibility to work 24/7 shifts (late, nights);
Nice-to-have: Understanding of queues and stream processing systems.