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Mechanical Design Engineer, Automation, Optimus

Tesla
Elgin, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 12/23/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/21/2026
What To Expect
Tesla is seeking a highly motivated Mechanical Engineer to support the automated manufacturing equipment that produces Tesla’s industry changing products. This position will push boundaries in automation and set the bar for excellence in automated machine design as no other company than Tesla can do. Tesla is driven to excellence in product design and manufacturing, and our vertical integration enables working directly with product design engineers to optimize the product design for automated manufacturing. We expect this person to be organized, take pride in their work, have analytical ability, attention to detail, and collaborate in a fast moving design environment. Tesla is a demanding and fast-paced environment where you will work with a highly motivated team on extremely challenging projects.

What You'll Do

  • Develop and optimize designs in 3D CAD software with associated CAE tools
  • Validate manufacturing, assembly, and service feasibility
  • Complete and release component designs and documentation, including 2D drawings and BOM’s
  • Take direction from project team members
  • Validate components per defined engineering requirements
  • Conduct engineering studies (i.e. FEA, DFM) and report finding
  • Resolve issues and concerns with cross-functional teams including engineering, supply chain, production, and service
  • Participate in the sourcing process and manage engineering relationships with suppliers
  • Balance workload based on defined priorities
  • Deliver to defined schedules


  • What You'll Bring

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
  • Basic knowledge of GD&T
  • Exposure to component design, analysis, and validation
  • Great technical and interpersonal communication


  • Benefits
    Compensation and 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


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