Mechanical Design Engineer

Mechanical Design EngineerWe are seeking a highly motivated, hands-on Mechanical Design Engineer to join our Manufacturing Test Engineering group as part of Tesla's "machine that builds the machine". Our team plays a critical role in defining the quality, reliability, and performance of Tesla's core technologies. We design and deliver robust, data-centric test systems for power electronics used across Tesla Energy, Charging, and Vehicle platforms.The ideal candidate takes pride in hands-on engineering, demonstrates strong analytical capability, exceptional organizational skills, and meticulous attention to detail, and thrives in a fast-paced environment where superior work is expected, recognized, and rewarded. This role requires flexibility and a willingness to travel both domestically and internationally to support equipment development, deployment, and close collaboration with our global teams.Final leveling will be determined after the interview process based on experience and qualifications.ResponsibilitiesArchitect automated test equipment, produce detailed-level CAD models, pneumatic diagrams, and verify designs using structural and thermal FEA and CFDConceptual equipment development and carefully balance product specifications, process requirements, layout complexity, cost, and lead-time limitsIdentify opportunities and implement performance, robustness, ease of assembly improvementsAnalyze system constraints and propose innovative solutionsSupport building, debugging, validation and equipment duplication efforts, and fine-tune equipment for release to productionConduct detailed testing and validation of installed machinery to ensure robustness and qualityPerform on-site and off-site acceptance testing (SAT/FAT) of test equipmentRequirements2+ years of experience as Mechanical/Mechatronics/Automation Engineer with focus in automation, machine design, robotics, and product developmentExperience transitioning products and processes from prototype to productionKnowledge in solid mechanics, pneumatics, hydraulics, dynamics, material selection, prototyping, testing methods, everyday machining, and fabrication processesExposure to sensors, microcontrollers, robots, relaysVersed in SolidWorks, PDM, Ansys, or similar CAD/CAE softwareExperience on student engineering teams and organizations such as BAJA or Formula SAE, or similar, is a plusDegree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experienceCompensation & BenefitsBenefitsAlong 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 deductionFamily-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefitsDental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contributionCompany Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSAHealthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefitsCompany paid Basic Life, AD&DShort-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)Employee Assistance ProgramSick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid HolidaysBack-up childcare and parenting support resourcesVoluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insuranceWeight Loss and Tobacco Cessation ProgramsTesla Babies programCommuter benefitsEmployee discounts and perks program