Mechanical Design Engineer, Service Tooling

What To Expect
Join Tesla's Mission to Accelerate the World's Transition to Sustainable Energy. As part of Tesla, you'll contribute to a future powered by electric vehicles, solar energy, and advanced energy storage. The Service Tooling team is pivotal in this mission, engineering the specialized tools and equipment essential for servicing our groundbreaking products, including the Tesla Robotaxi, Optimus, and our global fleet of vehicles. We empower our technicians with innovative solutions to ensure peak performance and reliability.

Shape the Future of Service for Revolutionary Technology. This is more than a design role; it's an opportunity to be at the cutting edge of automotive and robotics service technology. As a Mechanical Design Engineer on the Service Tooling team, you will conceptualize, design, and implement innovative tooling solutions critical for maintaining and repairing Tesla's advanced vehicle fleet, including the pioneering Robotaxi and Optimus. Your mechanical ingenuity and passion for automation will directly enhance the efficiency, reliability, and scalability of our global service operations, making a tangible impact on the future of mobility.

What You'll Do

Lead the design and development of groundbreaking service equipment, specialized tools, and integrated systems for all Tesla products, from concept to deployment

Collaborate closely with diverse engineering, manufacturing, and service teams to define tooling requirements that enhance technician efficiency and customer satisfaction

Engage in hands-on prototyping, building, and rigorous testing of your designs, working alongside expert service and engineering technicians

Drive the integration of automation and robust mechanical design principles to create tooling that meets the demanding needs of our current and future products, including vehicles and robotics

Develop and meticulously maintain comprehensive design documentation, including 3D CAD models, detailed drawings, and technical specifications

Extend your impact by designing and developing tooling and robotic solutions for Tesla's diverse vehicle platforms and global service centers

What You'll Bring

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or equivalent experience

At least 2 years of hands-on experience in mechanical design, manufacturing, or automation

Proficiency in 3D CAD software (e.g., CATIA, SolidWorks, or similar)

Proven ability to take projects from concept through design, documentation, and deployment support

Solid understanding of core manufacturing processes (machining, welding, assembly)

Familiarity with Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Cost (DFC) principles

A strong aptitude for first-principles problem-solving

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

Expected Compensation

$106,400 - $256,200/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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