Mechanical Design Engineer, Automated Test Equipment

Sparks, Nevada, United States

Description

What to Expect

We seek a highly motivated hands-on Mechanical Engineer for a position in the Manufacturing Test Engineering group as part of the “machine that builds the machine”. The group is focused on creating robust, beautiful, data-centric production testing equipment for Tesla’s power electronic components in vehicle, stationary storage, humanoid robot and charging products.

The ideal candidates take pride in their hands-on work, analytical ability, organizational skills, and attention todetail, and appreciate an environment where superior work is encouraged, noticed, and rewarded.  The candidates look forward to learning an incredible amount on the job, excited to share the knowledge and mentor Engineers, and do not shy away from tremendous levels of responsibility.   

What You’ll Do

  • Architect automated test equipment, produce detailed-level CAD models, pneumatic diagrams, and verify designs using structural and thermal FEA and CFD
  • Conceptual equipment development and carefully balance product specifications, process requirements, layout complexity, cost, and lead-time limits
  • Identify opportunities and implement performance, robustness, ease of assembly improvements
  • Analyze system constraints and propose innovative solutions
  • Support building, debugging, validation and equipment duplication efforts, and fine-tune equipment for release to production
  • Conduct detailed testing and validation of installed machinery to ensure robustness and quality
  • Perform on-site and off-site acceptance testing (SAT/FAT) of test equipment 

What You’ll Bring

  • Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
  • 4+ years of experience as Mechanical/Mechatronics/Automation Engineer with focus in automation, machine design, robotics, and product development 
  • Experience transitioning products and processes from prototype to production
  • Knowledge in solid mechanics, pneumatics, hydraulics, dynamics, material selection, prototyping, testing methods, everyday machining, and fabrication processes
  • Exposure to sensors, microcontrollers, robots, relays
  • Strong teamwork skills with a proven ability to interact and collaborate effectively with other engineering disciplines
  • Versed in SolidWorks, PDM, and Ansys, or similar CAD/CAE software
  • Experience on student engineering teams and organizations such as BAJA or Formula SAE, or similar, is a plus
  • Willingness to travel domestically and internationally 

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:

  • 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

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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Company

Tesla

Overview

Our mission is to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy. With global temperatures rising, the faster we free ourselves from fossil fuel reliance and achieve a zero-emission future, the better. 

In pursuit of this mission, we make electric vehicles that are not just great EVs, but the best cars, period. We also produce and install infinitely scalable clean energy generation and storage products that help our customers further decrease their environmental impact. When it comes to achieving our goals, we pride ourselves in accomplishing what others deem impossible.

We are opening new factories and increasing our output everyday – join us in building a sustainable future.

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