Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer, Automation, Optimus

What To Expect
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 for the Optimus Programs 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.

What You'll Do

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

What You'll Bring

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 (e.g., 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

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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