Mechanical Design Engineer, Automation
Elgin, Illinois, United States
Category: Mechanical Engineering
Description
What to Expect
Tesla is seeking a highly motivated Mechanical Engineer to support the automated manufacturing equipment that produces Tesla’s industry changing products. This position will push boundaries in automation and set the bar for excellence in automated machine design as no other company than Tesla can do. Tesla is driven to excellence in product design and manufacturing, and our vertical integration enables working directly with product design engineers to optimize the product design for automated manufacturing. We expect this person to be organized, take pride in their work, have analytical ability, attention to detail, and collaborate in a fast moving design environment. Tesla is a demanding and fast-paced environment where you will work with a highly motivated team on extremely challenging projects.
What You’ll Do- Develop and optimize designs in 3D CAD software with associated CAE tools
- Validate manufacturing, assembly, and service feasibility
- Complete and release component designs and documentation, including 2D drawings and BOM’s
- Take direction from project team members
- Validate components per defined engineering requirements
- Conduct engineering studies (i.e. FEA, DFM) and report finding
- Resolve issues and concerns with cross-functional teams including engineering, supply chain, production, and service
- Participate in the sourcing process and manage engineering relationships with suppliers
- Balance workload based on defined priorities
- Deliver to defined schedules
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, or equivalent experience
- Basic knowledge of GD&T
- Exposure to component design, analysis, and validation
- Great technical and interpersonal communication
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
$83,448 - $324,000/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.
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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