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Sr. Mechanical Engineer

Tesla Motors, Inc.
Hayward, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/29/2026
What to Expect

The Tooling, Process & Training teamis responsible fordeveloping custom service tooling, hardware, and procedures toassistin the rapid development and maintenance of Tesla Energy's storage and charging solutions, as well as providing training on these tools and procedures. This skilled and motivated individual should have a strong technicalbackground in both mechanical and electrical fundamentals,hands on experience using tools to prototype, assemble and disassemble,along with experience collaborating with broad cross-functional teams.The primary application of these skills will be in the development of proceduresand campaignsfor servicing all of Tesla's Energy product suite.

The ideal candidate will have a strong mixof engineering fundamentals andhands onexperience, with a passion for working in a fast-growing renewable energy company.


What You'll Do
  • Develops service procedures for multipleproduct families related to one or more energy systems (e.g.Megapack,Powerpack, etc.)
  • Finds the safest and most efficient ways to service and install Tesla Energy products

  • Ability to own end-to-end process development through all necessary safety and compliance and training reviews

  • Champion continuous improvement, processefficiencyand process safety

  • Collaborate with Service Engineers and Engineering Technicians to testprocedures

  • Trains service technicians on service procedures and new tool usage


What You'll Bring


  • Degree in Industrial, MechanicalEngineering or equivalent experience
  • Mechanical/Electrical Design/Process Developmentexperienceworking oncomplex electro-mechanical systems

  • Effectively balancestime across severalhigh priorityprojects,and can manage changing priorities

  • Experiencewith CAD software (Preferably CATIA v5 v6/3dX/Solidworks)

  • Clear and concise communication

  • Ability to travel 10-15% for work on site or at other Tesla Factory settings


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:

  • 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
    $91,600 - $195,600/annual salary cash and stock awards benefits

    Pay 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.


    Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

     

    Salary : $91,600 - $195,600

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