Mechanical Design Engineer, Tesla Automation

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Mechanical Design Engineer, Tesla Automation

| Job Category | Manufacturing | | Location | AUSTIN, Texas | | Req. ID | 273338 | | Job Type | Full-time |

What to Expect

As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will play a key role in the design and implementation of state-of-the-art machines, from concept to successful Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT). Based on-site, you will serve as the primary point of contact for our facilities, focusing on mechanical design excellence. You will support the ramp-up phase through to seamless handover to production teams while driving continuous enhancements and expansions to optimize performance and efficiency.

What You’ll Do

• Collaborate on the full lifecycle of machine design including conceptualization, prototyping, and validation up to successful FAT in Germany until hand-over to production on-site

• Act as the on-site permanent liaison for production systems, providing expert guidance on mechanical design aspects

• Assist in the ramp-up of new installations, ensuring smooth transitions to production operations

• Lead initiatives for ongoing improvements, expansions, and optimizations to enhance system reliability, safety, and productivity

• Utilize CAD software and simulation tools to develop detailed designs and troubleshoot mechanical issues

• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including controls engineers, project managers, and production staff, to meet project deadlines and quality standards

What You’ll Bring

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field from an ABET-accredited program, or equivalent experience
• Experience: minimum 3 years of relevant experience in mechanical design, preferably in manufacturing, automotive, or industrial automation sectors. Hands-on experience with machine design from concept to optimization in production
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD and mechanical principles including thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and materials science. Knowledge of manufacturing processes and standards (e.g. ISO) is required. Familiarity with reading and developing technical drawings, pneumatic schemes/time-function-diagrams/risk assessments/FMEAs
• Soft Skills: Strong problem-solving abilities, excellent communication and teamwork skills, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement
• Other: Ability to travel and must be eligible to work in the U.S. German language skills are an advantage

Compensation and Benefits

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

• Tesla is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any factor, including veteran status and disability status, protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

• Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.

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