Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer, Automation

The manufacturing automation development engineering team is looking for a highly motivated senior mechanical design engineer to concept, design, build, and ramp custom automated manufacturing equipment at Tesla's world-class facilities. Tesla is a demanding and fast-paced environment where you will directly own high-impact projects, developing a new generation of leading-edge manufacturing equipment. The senior mechanical design engineer works within a cross-functional organization to design, build, validate, and roll-out equipment to the manufacturing production lines.

Responsibilities

• Own projects through their entire lifecycle, from initial concept generation through assembly and production bring-up
• Prepare overall machine design concepts for custom designed, special purpose equipment and systems
• Detail machine design of custom automated tooling, fixtures, mechanisms, robotic end of arm tooling
• Detailed engineering analysis of custom mechanical components including hand calcs and FEA
• Selection and integration of commercial components, sensors, servos, pneumatic actuators, etc.
• Conduct design reviews for internal team feedback and for cross-functional presentations
• Be a liaison between product design engineering and manufacturing production departments
• Create detailed drawings and coordinate with internal and external machine shops to fabricate custom machined parts, weldments, and sheet metal components
• Work with technician teams to assemble and commission new equipment
• Validate equipment performance and reliability. Create comprehensive equipment handover packages and system documentation

Requirements

• 5 or more years of experience as a Mechanical Engineer
• Experience with SolidWorks CAD and PDM software
• Experience with automation equipment design and custom machine-building
• Experience with various manufacturing processes (assembly, fastening, dispensing, laser welding, electrical testing)
• Strong understanding of drafting standards and the application of GD&T (e.g., ASME Y14.5)
• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience

Compensation and Benefits
Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

• Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna 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
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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