Recruiter, Manufacturing Engineering

Tesla

Fremont, California Posted October 28, 2026

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On-site Full-time Mid level
Job Description

Description:
Tesla is looking for an exceptional Recruiter to support our Manufacturing Engineering teams. We hire the talent responsible for developing next-generation products, automating manufacturing lines, and the “machine that builds the machine”. Recruiting at Tesla is challenging; hiring timelines are often compressed, but the work is exciting and impactful to our mission. This role is 100% onsite at our Fremont, CA or Palo Alto, CA locations.

Responsibilities:
Partner with business leaders and hiring managers to assess their talent requirements and advise on the best hiring strategy
Efficiently manage time and resources while keeping business partners informed through regular updates
Use a variety of techniques and creativity to discover and attract the best passive talent
Conduct thorough behavioral based interviews and phone screens to assess both technical baseline as well as skills be successful in the Tesla environment
Focus on providing a great candidate experience at every opportunity

Requirements:
High volume, technical recruiting experience with the ability to efficiently manage an average of 25+ technical, niche requisitions
Minimum of 2 years recruiting experience, from either a corporate or agency environment, using an ATS and Microsoft Office
Experience in recruiting engineers or niche, skilled roles + leaders across manufacturing, facilities, or construction
Demonstrated track record of excellence in full cycle recruiting from sourcing and assessing technical talent to offer negotiation, maintaining awareness of pertinent employment legislation and employment market trends
Ability to lead projects to successful conclusion – balancing efficiency with quality
Proven relationship management experience with hiring teams and business partners, helping them navigate the sources of talent and assisting them with assessment

Compensation & 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

Expected Compensation
$64,000 - $168,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefitsPay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

Required Skills
recruiting manufacturing negotiation
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