Manufacturing Engineer Jobs in Austin, TX

Manufacturing Engineer jobs in Austin, Texas are concentrated in the Domain, North Austin, and the Southeast Industrial corridor, with active demand in semiconductor, defense, and clean energy manufacturing. Employers hiring right now include Tesla, Applied Materials, and Amazon. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles361+
Top employerTesla
Work type94% On-site
Top credentialBachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
Companies hiring27

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Saronic Technologies
Manufacturing Engineer 2nd Shift
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Manufacturing Engineer 2nd Shift
Saronic Technologies
Austin, Texas
Engineering (Non-Software)
Product Management
Technical Product & Program Management
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

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Saronic Technologies
Senior Manufacturing Engineer
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Senior Manufacturing Engineer
Saronic Technologies
Austin, Texas
Engineering (Non-Software)
Product Management
Technical Product & Program Management

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Base Power
Sr. Manufacturing Systems Engineer
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Base Power
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Sr. Manufacturing Systems Engineer
Base Power
Austin, Texas
Engineering (Non-Software)
Product Management
Technical Product & Program Management

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Tesla
Manufacturing Joining Engineer, Closures
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Tesla
Added 3d ago
Manufacturing Joining Engineer, Closures
Tesla
Austin, Texas
Business Analysis
Customer Service & Support
Product Management
Project Management
10,000+

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Amazon.com
Manufacturing Engineer
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Amazon.com
Added 3d ago
Manufacturing Engineer
Amazon.com
Austin, Texas
Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering
Quality Control
Manufacturing Engineering
$136k - $184k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Manufacturing Engineer Job Market in Austin

Who's Hiring

  • Tesla
    Tesla181
  • Applied Materials
    Applied Materials40
  • Amazon
    Amazon14
  • Oracle
    Oracle11
  • Amazon Web Services
    Amazon Web Services11

Top Industries Hiring

  • Electronics & Hardware
  • Technology & Software

Manufacturing Engineer Jobs in Austin: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a manufacturing engineer job in Austin?

Focus your search on Austin's semiconductor fabs, defense contractors in North Austin, and the growing clean energy and EV manufacturing operations in the Southeast corridor. Employers here prioritize hands-on process improvement experience, familiarity with lean or Six Sigma methodologies, and exposure to high-mix or high-volume production environments. Candidates who can show specific yield improvements or cost reductions on their resume stand out in Austin's competitive industrial market.

Which companies hire manufacturing engineers in Austin?

Employers hiring manufacturing engineers in Austin right now include Tesla, Applied Materials, and Amazon, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Austin's hiring mix includes large semiconductor manufacturers, defense primes, medical device producers, and a growing tier of EV and energy storage companies that have expanded their local production footprint in recent years.

Are there remote manufacturing engineer jobs in Austin?

Yes, but they are uncommon for roles tied to hands-on production, equipment maintenance, or process validation, which require on-site presence. About 6% of manufacturing engineer openings tied to Austin are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, skewing toward roles in manufacturing process documentation, supplier quality engineering, and design-for-manufacturability work that Austin's semiconductor and defense employers sometimes allow off-site.

How can I get a manufacturing engineer job in Austin with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path in Austin is targeting process technician or manufacturing associate roles at semiconductor fabs and contract electronics manufacturers in North Austin and the Domain area, then transitioning internally once you have floor experience. Austin employers in defense and clean energy also hire manufacturing engineers directly out of UT Austin or Texas State co-op and internship programs, which frequently convert to full-time offers for candidates who demonstrate process ownership during their placement.

Which industries hire the most manufacturing engineers in Austin?

The sectors hiring the most manufacturing engineers in Austin are Electronics & Hardware and Technology & Software, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Austin's position as a major semiconductor fabrication hub, combined with a defense presence in North Austin and rapid expansion of battery and clean energy production, drives consistently strong demand across those industries throughout the year.

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