Mechanical Design Engineer, Equipment Development

What You'll Do

• Architect & 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
• 6+ years in machine design, robotics, or high-speed automation
• Proven track record of scaling technologies from lab-scale "science projects" to robust manufacturing assets
• Strong foundation in solid mechanics, dynamics, material selection, and fabrication (machining, welding, 3D printing)
• Expert-level proficiency in SolidWorks/PDM and Ansys (or similar CAE tools)
• Familiarity with sensors, microcontrollers, and basic electrical/control logic (relays, I/O)
• Exceptional collaborative ability; must be able to influence and work alongside Chemical, Electrical, and Software engineers
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally to support vendor sites and Gigafactories
• Experience in laser processing or optical equipment design
• Experience with robot programming (Fanuc, Kuka, etc.) or PLC integration

Benefits

• Compensation and Benefits
• Medical plans > 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 Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
• 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
• Commuter benefits
• Employee discounts and perks program

Expected Compensation

$91,600 - $195,600/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits