Sr. Mechanical Engineer, Mobile Robot

About the role

The Material Flow Engineering team is seeking a motivated and accomplished mechanical engineer to lead the design and implementation of automated guided vehicles and associated equipment for new and existing factories and programs at Tesla. This position is based at Gigafactory Texas near Austin, TX, with travel to other Tesla sites globally. The engineer will own the mobile robot product, serving as the lead engineer responsible for application requirements, design, development, and fabrication of mobile robot products. The role involves significant leadership in product and manufacturing design and extensive collaboration with other teams and engineering disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Design automated material handling solutions to establish new and improved material flows throughout facilities using automated vehicles.
• Develop analytical models to establish design criteria and overall system performance criteria.
• Maintain a standard library of equipment, including CAD drawings and specifications.
• Design parts and assemblies using 3D modeling software (SolidWorks preferred).
• Own the development, detailed engineering design, and system build of mobile robots.
• Debug and implement corrective actions for breakdowns and chronic equipment failures.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in material handling automation (AS/RS, electric monorail systems, conveyance, mobile robotics – AGVs or AMRs, robotic material handling).
• High mechanical aptitude with experience in mechanical automation equipment, robots, electromechanical/pneumatic/hydraulic systems, motion controls, and navigation & vision systems.
• Understanding of integrating equipment into new and existing production systems.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills at all organizational levels.
• Excellent attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, SolidWorks, CATIA, or similar 3D modeling software.
• Solid engineering background with hands‑on design, build, and deployment experience.
• Values people, ethics, commitment, fun, and an engaging culture.

Benefits

• Competitive pay with day‑1 eligibility for medical plans (including $0 payroll deduction options).
• Family‑building, fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits.
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans with $0 paycheck contribution options.
• Company‑paid Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions when enrolled in a high‑deductible medical plan.
• 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 (90‑day waiting period).
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Sick and vacation time (flex time for salaried positions, accrued hours for hourly positions) and paid holidays.
• Back‑up childcare and parenting support resources.
• Voluntary benefits: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, pet insurance.
• Weight loss and tobacco cessation programs.
• Tesla Babies program.
• Commuter benefits.
• Employee discounts and perks program.