Senior Mechanical Design Engineering

This role is responsible for the design, development, and improvement of mechanical systems and automated equipment. Support efficient, high-quality product and equipment development through technical analysis, cross-functional coordination, and mechanical design engineering in assigned areas.

Create mechanical designs from concept through release for assigned products or equipment, including 3D CAD models, drawings, and specifications Perform engineering analysis of mechanical structures to validate component performance under operational loads Conduct prototype fabrication, testing, and iteration to optimize designs for reliability and manufacturability Apply manufacturing processes and materials selection to mechanical component and equipment design Coordinate with manufacturing, facilities, and other engineering functions on integration and design issues

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related field 5 years of progressively responsible experience as a Mechanical Design Engineer or related occupation 2 years of experience creating 3D computer-aided designs (CAD) of mechanical components or equipment 2 years of experience performing engineering analysis of mechanical structures (e.g., finite element analysis, stress or deformation calculations) 2 years of experience applying manufacturing processes and materials selection to mechanical component or equipment design 1 year of experience designing automation equipment, including integration of pneumatic, servo, or sensor systems 1 year of experience applying root-cause analysis and DFM/DFMEA methods to validate mechanical designs

Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

- 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
- 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 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
Expected Compensation $156,000 - $276,000/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.