Mechanical Design Manufacturing Engineer, Energy Products

What To Expect
Tesla is hiring a highly motivated, hands-on Mechanical Engineer for the Energy Manufacturing Engineering team – helping build a world of amazing abundance through scalable, sustainable energy solutions. You’ll collaborate cross-functionally to design, build, and optimize high-quality, efficient manufacturing equipment and processes that power Tesla Energy products at scale. We seek someone who thrives on hands-on work, brings sharp analytical skills and meticulous attention to detail, excels in a fast-paced environment where exceptional performance is rewarded, and is genuinely excited to learn rapidly, and own significant responsibilities while driving innovation toward amazing abundance for all.

What You'll Do

Develop manufacturing equipment, fixtures, and workstations to support prototype builds, early production, and medium-to-high-volume ramp (including conceptual design, layout optimization for product flow, ergonomics, and efficiency)

Identify, specify, and procure necessary equipment and tooling for all manufacturing processes

Balance product specs, process requirements, layout complexity, cost, and lead-time when conceptualizing and developing equipment

Collaborate with equipment integrators and vendors to design, build, and deliver custom equipment and fixtures for scaled production

Provide DFM (design for manufacturability) feedback to the design team to improve process capability, yield, and quality

Support equipment builds, installation, debugging, validation, duplication, and fine-tuning to achieve production readiness

Conduct thorough testing, validation, and acceptance testing (FAT/SAT) of installed machinery, both on-site and off-site to ensure robustness, reliability, and quality standards

What You'll Bring

2+ years of experience as Mechanical/Mechatronics/Automation Engineer with focus in automation, machine design, robotics, and product development 

Experience using 2D CAD tools for conceptual line design (AutoCAD) and 3D design for mechanical equipment, fixturing, and tooling (SolidWorks or CATIA)

Experience transitioning products and processes from prototype to production

Experience with conveyance, transducer-based fastening systems, robotic systems (prefer Fanuc)

Experience creating technical specifications for automated manufacturing equipment 

Experience providing Design for Manufacturability and Automation 

Degree in mechanical engineering or a similar field, 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:

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

Expected Compensation

$91,600 - $164,400/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.

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