The manufacturing automation development engineering team is looking for a highly motivated Staff 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 Staff Mechanical Design Engineer works within a cross-functional organization to design, build, validate, and roll-out equipment to the manufacturing production lines.
- 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
- 8 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 (i.e., 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
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
Full-time
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