Tesla Chose Texas. Your Automotive Career Should Too.

Texas is one of the fastest-growing automotive manufacturing states in the nation, anchored by Tesla's Gigafactory Austin and a growing wave of EV and parts supplier investment statewide.

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350K+

Jobs in Texas tied directly or indirectly to the automotive industry.

$28B

contributed to Texas's economy annually by the automotive and mobility industry.

Top 4

Top four state in the nation for automotive manufacturing investment growth.

Key Companies Driving Growth

Tesla's Gigafactory and Toyota's San Antonio plant anchor Texas's automotive economy alongside a fast-growing supplier base that is expanding as more manufacturers choose the state.

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Tesla Gigafactory Texas

Tesla's Gigafactory Austin is the company's global engineering headquarters and a major manufacturing hub, producing Model Y and Cybertruck vehicles on some of the most advanced production lines in the world.

🌐 ~ 20,000 TX employees

Toyota Motor Mfg Texas

Toyota's San Antonio plant produces the Tundra full-size pickup and Sequoia SUV, making it a major employer in South Texas and a cornerstone of the state's traditional automotive manufacturing base.

🌐 ~ 40,000 U.S. employees

General Motors

GM operates significant parts, distribution, and technical operations across Texas, contributing to the state's supplier and logistics network that supports automotive production across the South and Southwest region. Texas's strategic location and pro-business environment have made it an increasingly important state in GM's national manufacturing and distribution strategy.

🌐 ~ 76,000 U.S. employees

Why Technicians Choose Texas

Tesla's Global Engineering Home

Tesla relocated its global headquarters to Austin and built its flagship Gigafactory there, making Texas the center of the world's most valuable automotive company and a defining destination for EV career builders.

No State Income Tax on Strong Wages

Texas has no state income tax, meaning automotive workers at Tesla, Toyota, and suppliers keep significantly more of their earnings than counterparts in Michigan, Ohio, or California, a powerful financial advantage.

Toyota's Full-Size Truck Production

Toyota's San Antonio plant builds the Tundra and Sequoia, two of the company's highest-margin vehicles, creating stable and well-compensated production and skilled trades careers in South Texas.

EV Supplier Investment Following Tesla

Tesla's Gigafactory has triggered a wave of EV component, battery materials, and supplier investment in Central Texas, creating new categories of manufacturing jobs that complement the region's traditional auto base.

Opportunities in Texas's Automotive Sector

EV Assembly Technician

Build Model Y and Cybertruck electric vehicles on the production line at Tesla's Gigafactory Austin. Entry accessible with employer-provided training and competitive starting wages for production roles.

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EV Assembly Technician

Program, install, and maintain Tesla's highly automated Gigafactory production systems and robotic assembly platforms. One of the most technically advanced manufacturing environments in the world.

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Automotive Engineer

Design next-generation EV platforms, battery systems, and manufacturing processes for Tesla and Texas's growing network of automotive engineering and technology supplier firms.

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350K+

Auto Industry Jobs

Ready to Launch Your Automotive Career in Texas?

Whether you are building Cybertrucks at Tesla Gigafactory, assembling Tundras at Toyota San Antonio, engineering EV systems for suppliers, or working in Texas's fast-growing automotive logistics network, opportunity is here.

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