Lead Equipment Design Engineer, Cell Engineering
Tesla · Fremont, CA · 1 mo ago
On-siteEngineering$92k–$164k/yrFull-time
What You'll Do
- Arcitect & Design: Develop sophisticated automated test equipment and PoC systems; create high-fidelity CAD models and pneumatic schemes
- Validate through Simulation: Use structural/thermal FEA and CFD to verify designs before they hit the shop floor
- Balance Constraints: Lead conceptual development by weighing product specs against process requirements, layout complexity, cost, and aggressive lead times
- Optimize & Iterate: Identify bottlenecks in existing processes; propose and implement innovative hardware solutions to improve system robustness and ease of assembly
- Hands-on Deployment: Lead the building, debugging, and fine-tuning of equipment. Drive equipment duplication and support the transition to the production floor
- Quality Assurance: Execute detailed testing protocols, including Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), to ensure "Tesla-standard" quality
What You'll Bring
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or equivalent experience
- Experience: 6+ years in machine design, robotics, or high-speed automation
- Prototype to Production: A proven track record of scaling technologies from lab-scale "science projects" to robust manufacturing assets
- Technical Mastery: Strong foundation in solid mechanics, dynamics, material selection, and fabrication (machining, welding, 3D printing)
- Tools: Expert-level proficiency in SolidWorks/PDM and Ansys (or similar CAE tools)
- Multidisciplinary Exposure: Familiarity with sensors, microcontrollers, and basic electrical/control logic (relays, I/O)
- Soft Skills: Exceptional collaborative ability; must be able to influence and work alongside Chemical, Electrical, and Software engineers
- Mobility: Willingness to travel domestically and internationally to support vendor sites and Gigafactories
- Specialized Optics: Experience in laser processing or optical equipment design
- Advanced Robotics: Experience with robot programming (Fanuc, Kuka, etc.) or PLC integration
Benefits
- Compensation and Benefits
- Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
- Fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
- Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
- Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible 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
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly 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