Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer, Automated Test Equipment, Manufacturing Test Engineering

$80,000 - $300,000/Yr

Tesla - Palo Alto, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Palo Alto, CA

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

We seek a highly motivated hands-on Mechanical Engineer for a position in the Manufacturing Test Engineering group as part of the “machine that builds the machine”. The group is focused on creating robust, beautiful, data-centric production testing equipment for Tesla's power electronic components in vehicles, stationary storage, and charging products. The ideal candidates take pride in their hands-on work, analytical ability, organizational skills, and attention to detail, and appreciate an environment where superior work is encouraged, noticed, and rewarded. The candidates look forward to learning an incredible amount on the job, excited to share the knowledge and mentor engineers, and do not shy away from tremendous levels of responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Architect automated test equipment, produce detailed-level CAD models, pneumatic diagrams, and verify designs using structural and thermal FEA and CFD.
• Lead conceptual equipment development and carefully balance product specifications, process requirements, layout complexity, cost, and lead-time limits.
• Review, identify, and provide feedback on performance, design simplicity, robustness, assembly, and installation.
• 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.
• Mentor junior mechanical engineers to deliver high quality automation equipment.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience as Mechanical/Mechatronics/Automation Engineer with focus in automation, machine design, robotics, and product development.
• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Experience transitioning products and processes from prototype to production.
• Knowledgeable in solid mechanics, pneumatics, hydraulics, dynamics, material selection, prototyping, testing methods, everyday machining, and fabrication processes.
• Exposure to a wide variety of test systems, production machinery, industrial sensors, and equipment (pogo-pins, pressure transducers, temperature controllers, current meters, etc.).
• 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 in preparing technical requirements and specifications documents for automated equipment.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in mentoring mechanical engineers and project management is a plus.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 20%.

Benefits

• 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)
• LGBTQ+ care concierge services
• 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