Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer, Energy Service Tooling

What To Expect
This is an opportunity to become part of a fast-growing, world-class organization supporting the latest energy technologies. The Tooling, Process, and Training team is responsible for developing the hardware and processes used during the installation, commissioning, and service of Tesla Energy products. This skilled and motivated individual will keep pushing the energy industry forward by working closely with internal customers to identify, develop, and refine practical solutions to enable efficient installation and service of Megapack, Powerwall, Supercharger, and residential solar. The ideal candidate is someone who gets excited solving a variety of problems, is highly analytical, and sees the big picture needed to evolve a concept into a product.

What You'll Do

Own mechanical design, testing, and release of service and installation tooling used in residential and industrial energy applications

Create test and rollout plans for tooling designs

Assist in engineering prototype builds and component fabrication

Work with field service engineering and technical publications teams to create documentation and training to ensure consistent and stable global service operations

Work with suppliers to perform DFM/DFA studies to reduce cost and improve performance of service tooling for large volume

Collaborate with industrial and process engineers to support process development and service tooling improvement.

What You'll Bring

2 years of experience in mechanical design

Ability to work from engineering first principles to solve novel problems and complete projects under tight deadlines

Strong 3D CAD experience, 3DX or Solidworks preferred

Hands on experience building mechanical and electromechanical systems

Experience designing for common manufacturing methods including machining, sheet metal forming, injection molding, welding, and 3d printing

Excellent fundamental engineering knowledge with examples of applied engineering success through past work, projects, or academic endeavors

Familiarity with working with various outside suppliers and managing deliverables

Strong communication, organization, and documentation skills

Knowledge of structural and thermal FEA experience is a plus

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

Expected Compensation

$91,600 - $164,400/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.

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