Staff Mechanical Design Engineer, Automation

What to Expect

The manufacturing automation development engineering team is looking for a highly motivated Staff Mechanical Design Engineer to concept, design, build, and ramp custom automated manufacturing equipment at Tesla’s world-class facilities. Tesla is a demanding and fast-paced environment where you will directly own high-impact projects, developing a new generation of leading-edge manufacturing equipment. The Staff Mechanical Design Engineer works within a cross-functional organization to design, build, validate, and roll-out equipment to the manufacturing production lines.

What You’ll Do

• Own projects through their entire lifecycle, from initial concept generation through assembly and production bring-up
• Prepare overall machine design concepts for custom designed, special purpose equipment and systems
• Detail machine design of custom automated tooling, fixtures, mechanisms, robotic end of arm tooling
• Detailed engineering analysis of custom mechanical components including hand calcs and FEA
• Selection and integration of commercial components, sensors, servos, pneumatic actuators, etc.
• Conduct design reviews for internal team feedback and for cross-functional presentations
• Be a liaison between product design engineering and manufacturing production departments
• Create detailed drawings and coordinate with internal and external machine shops to fabricate custom machined parts, weldments, and sheet metal components
• Work with technician teams to assemble and commission new equipment
• Validate equipment performance and reliability. Create comprehensive equipment handover packages and system documentation

What You’ll Bring

• 8 or more years of experience as a Mechanical Engineer
• Experience with SolidWorks CAD and PDM software
• Experience with automation equipment design and custom machine-building
• Experience with various manufacturing processes (i.e., assembly, fastening, dispensing, laser welding, electrical testing)
• Strong understanding of drafting standards and the application of GD&T (e.g., ASME Y14.5)
• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience