What To Expect
The Manufacturing Automation Development Engineering team is looking for a highly motivated Mechanical Design Engineer to concept, design, build, and ramp custom automated manufacturing equipment at Tesla’s world-class Semi-Truck facility. 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 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 Semi-truck powertrain projects through their entire lifecycle, from initial concept generation through assembly and production bring-upPrepare overall machine design concepts for custom designed, special purpose equipment and systemsDetail machine design of custom automated tooling, fixtures, mechanisms, robotic end of arm toolingDetailed engineering analysis of custom mechanical components including hand calcs and FEASelection and integration of commercial components, sensors, servos, pneumatic actuators, etc.Conduct design reviews for internal team feedback and for cross-functional presentationsBe a liaison between product design engineering and manufacturing production departmentsCreate detailed drawings and coordinate with internal and external machine shops to fabricate custom machined parts, weldments, and sheet metal componentsWork with technician teams to assemble and commission new equipmentValidate equipment performance and reliability. Create comprehensive equipment handover packages and system documentation
What You'll Bring
2 or more years of experience as a Mechanical EngineerExperience with SolidWorks CAD and PDM softwareExperience with automation equipment design and custom machine-buildingExperience with various manufacturing processes (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:
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
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