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Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer, Optimus

Tesla
Palo Alto, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/30/2026
What To Expect
Tesla is seeking a highly skilled and motivated mechanical design engineer in the Autopilot and Electronics Product Design team to design various electronic modules for Optimus. The engineer will lead the mechanical system design to enabling compute, connectivity, and similar features.

What You'll Do

  • Work closely with cross-functional teams to define product requirements and develop implementations
  • Participate in prototype builds, component fabrication, testing and validation efforts
  • Provide hands-on support and perform data analysis
  • Develop designs in CAD for both detailed parts and assemblies
  • Perform tolerance analysis, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), and other simulations and analyses before releasing designs for production
  • Create 2D drawings appropriate for production and inspection methods
  • Conduct Design for Manufacturing (DFM) reviews with suppliers and support tooling bring up
  • Optimize components while considering performance, design, integration, size, mass, assembly and more 
  • Modeling and design of mechanical components and assemblies including plastic, sheet metal, die cast etc. 
  • Support development of engineering and reliability test plans, test data analysis, and troubleshooting of design issues


  • What You'll Bring

  • Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
  • Proficient in CAD, Catia experience preferred
  • Knowledge of design of plastic injection molded, sheet metal stamping and cast parts
  • Experience in drafting 2D drawings with GD&T
  • Experience in MATLAB, Python, or other modeling tools preferred
  • Proficiency in data visualization and statistical analysis
  • Ability to perform first-principles analysis to ensure a successful design (physics, stress-strain, thermal, tolerance, cost and mass optimization, etc.)
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams 
  • Basic understanding of electrical and thermal design fundamentals. Familiarity with PCBAs and electronics packaging 
  • Experience taking designs from initial concept through to mass production


  • 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


  • Expected Compensation

    $112,000 - $270,000/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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