Senior Mechanical Design Engineer for Automated Test Equipment

3 days ago


Palo Alto, California, United States Tesla Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Mechanical Engineer to join our Manufacturing Test Engineering group at Tesla. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for designing and developing robust, data-centric production testing equipment for our power electronic components in various products.

Key Responsibilities
  • Architect automated test equipment and produce detailed-level CAD models, pneumatic diagrams, and verify designs using structural and thermal FEA and CFD.
  • Conceptualize equipment development and 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.
Requirements
  • Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience.
  • 2+ 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.
Benefits

As a full-time Tesla employee, you will be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive pay, medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with employer match, employee stock purchase plans, and other financial benefits.

Expected Compensation

$80,000 - $300,000/annual salary, depending on level + cash and stock awards + benefits.



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