Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer, Automation, Optimus

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 Teslas 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.

• Own projects through their entire lifecycle from initial concept generation through assembly and production
• Bring 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
• Conduct detailed engineering analysis of custom mechanical components, including hand calcs and FEA
• Select and integrate commercial components, sensors, servos, pneumatic actuators, etc.

The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer will:

• 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
• Conduct detailed engineering analysis of custom mechanical components, including hand calcs and FEA
• Select and integrate 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

Requirements:

• 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
• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience

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)
• 401k 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
• 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