Tesla is looking for a highly motivated Mechanical Engineer to develop manufacturing equipment and processes for our cutting-edge battery products. Battery development is at the heart of our company, and this is an exciting opportunity work directly the central challenge with electric vehicles - battery cost. Tesla is a demanding and fast-paced environment where you will work with a highly motivated team on extremely challenging projects.
In addition to developing manufacturing equipment and processes, Mechanical Engineers work with cross-functional teams throughout the entire product lifecycle. You will work closely with Design Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Production to take battery design changes and new battery designs from initial concept through prototype development and into full production.
Responsibilities - Develop high precision calendaring equipment for battery manufacturing lines
- Closely collaborate with external OEMs on custom equipment design
- Perform stress calculations and run FEA models predicting part/assembly performance under application loads
- Collaborate with small teams on in-house development of novel and complex automation equipment
- Develop specifications for custom automation equipment
- Validate and characterize new equipment and fixtures for production implementation
Requirements - Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent experience
- 7+ years of mechanical/manufacturing engineering experience in an industrial setting
- Experience conducting new equipment installations and product startups
- Experience with high power rolling applications in paper, rubber, or steel industries desired
- Experience developing automated manufacturing equipment and high precision tooling in 3D (SolidWorks preferred)
- Experience with optimizing mechanical components to control elastic deformations on micron scale
- Experience working with high speed/accuracy hydraulic positioners desired
- Project management experience desired
- Exemplary verbal and written communication skills required
- Ability to travel internal to the US and abroad
Compensation and Benefits 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
$92,720 - $206,520/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.
