Mechanical Design Engineer, Automation, Semi

What To Expect
Join Tesla’s Sparks, Nevada-based Manufacturing Resources Group (MRG) as a Mechanical Design Engineer, shaping the future of our new Semi Factory. At the heart of Tesla’s mission to accelerate sustainable energy, you’ll tackle core EV challenges by designing cutting-edge manufacturing equipment. This hands-on role partners with Product, Manufacturing, and Factory teams, plus external vendors, to advance designs from concept to high-volume production.

Tesla is a peerless innovation powerhouse where you will collaborate with imaginative and ambitious thinkers to deliver breakthroughs that unlock electric vehicle scalability. The ideal candidate should be ready to storm dynamic challenges, as they join an enthusiastic and goal-oriented team to bring groundbreaking solutions to reality.

If you’re driven by impact and ready to innovate, this is your chance to join our team and contribute to a greener world.

What You'll Do

Lead projects end-to-end: From concept ideation to fabrication, production ramp-up, and optimization – scaling Semi output to meet global demand

Develop machine concepts for novel automated systems, including feasibility analysis

Detail machine design including creation of machine layouts, detailed part drawings, assembly drawings, and mechanical bill of materials

Conduct design reviews for internal team feedback and for cross-functional presentations

Bridge Product Design, Manufacturing and Production departments as a key collaborator

Specify and source commercial components pertaining to your designs

Coordinate with internal and external machine shops to fabricate machined components

Work with technician teams to assemble and dial in equipment

Validate equipment ensuring performance and repeatability criteria are satisfied

Document handovers and systems for seamless transitions and continuous improvement

What You'll Bring

3 years of experience with SolidWorks 3D and 2D CAD software

Strong understanding of material properties and FEA applications

Strong understanding of drafting standards and the application of GD&T

Experience with automation equipment design and custom machine-building

Strong understanding of root cause analysis strategies & tools

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong understanding of common machining processes and capabilities

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience

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:

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

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