What To Expect
The primary function of this Mechanical Design Engineer at Tesla is to create robust machine design concepts and detailed drawing packages for custom designed machine build projects and support the entire design and build project cycle.

What You'll Do

Use mechanical design software to create complete mechanical design concepts for robust and low-risk machine designs that will complete the project scope within the budget and schedule parameters defined by the project scope documents

Identify areas of risk and work quickly to prototype and mitigate risk

Know and understand the project scope, specifications, and any regulatory requirements that are applicable to the machine being developed. This includes executing all company standard operating procedures related to the machine design and build process

Complete mechanical design analysis as required to ensure the machine design will meet all project requirements

Attend meetings, including project status and review meetings, checkout meetings, and acceptance meetings. This includes leading all internal and design review meetings for the project

Create complete, organized, detailed print packages and coordinate and conduct release to fabrication meetings

Work with component suppliers to specify and acquire quotes for machine commercial components that are needed for the machine design

Keep the Mechanical Engineering Manager and the project manager abreast of all out-of-scope work through thorough execution of Engineering Change Orders (ECO)

Support the fabrication, assembly and debug processes for the project as required

Lead the mechanical debug activities to ensure the machine assembly and debug phases of the project are completed on schedule

What You'll Bring

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent

Experience with design and development of automated machinery

Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to conceptualize and create mechanical designs

Proficiency in using Solidworks modeling 3D CAD design software. PDM experience is a plus

Preferred background from an automation integrator or machine builder/integrator

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with specific ability to write at a professional and technical level

Organized and detail-oriented

Desire to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment

Strong communication skills

Up to 20% travel is expected for this position

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

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