Mechanical Design Engineer, Machine Design

What You'll Do

• Able to work independently on stations or large sections with minimal oversight
• Conceptualize, design, and detail mechanical components and assemblies using SolidWorks for automation cells, robotic end effectors
• Work with vendors to select and size all commercial components for mechanical designs such as pneumatics, motors, gearboxes, and linear motion devices
• Use calculations and FEA analysis on all appropriate parts and assemblies to ensure safety and efficiency
• Understand and apply all necessary Tesla standards to ensure any solutions comply and provide calculations and justifications for decisions
• Create complete and clean drawing packages for all designs with BOM and all appropriate assembly information
• Participate in assembly and debug of systems on our production floor and learn firsthand what it takes to build an automation system and all the nuances of good machine design
• Travel with the machine to the various Giga factories across the US to install and commission your machines. Could be a 24-7 weekend sprint for an upgrade or small installation or a 3-month installation of a massive new production line

What You'll Bring

• 4+ years of experience in machine design/automation design
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to conceptualize and create mechanical designs from concepts
• Proficiency in using solid modeling CAD design software
• Hands-on experience with prototyping (3D printing, machining, hobby projects)
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Medical plans with multiple options and $0 payroll deduction
• Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits
• Dental and vision plans with $0 payroll contribution
• HSA and FSA contributions
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) with employer match and Employee Stock Purchase Plans
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 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 including 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, Tesla