What to Expect

We seek a highly motivated, experienced, hands-on mechanical engineer with proven leadership abilities for a position in the Manufacturing Test Engineering group as part of the "machine that builds the machine”. The group is focused on creating robust, beautiful, data-centric production testing equipment for Tesla’s power electronic components in vehicle, stationary storage, humanoid robot and charging products. The ideal candidates are natural leaders who lead by example, take pride in their work and accountability for the work of their team, have outstanding organizational skills, attention to detail, analytical, and appreciate an environment where superior work is encouraged, noticed, and rewarded. The candidates look forward to learning an incredible amount on the job, excited to share the knowledge and mentor engineers, and do not shy away from tremendous levels of responsibility.

What You’ll Do

• Lead a team of 6+ engineers, including mechanical, automation controls and technicians
• Architect automated test equipment, prepare design packages with detailed-level CAD models and pneumatic diagrams, and verify designs using structural and thermal FEA, CFD, tolerance stack-up
• Check and approve detailed drawings and coordinate with vendors to fabricate custom machined parts, weldments, and sheet metal components
• Selection and integration of commercial components, sensors, servos, pneumatic actuators, etc.
• Lead conceptual equipment development and carefully balance product specifications, process requirements, layout complexity, cost, and lead-time limits
• Review, identify, and provide feedback on performance, design simplicity, robustness, assembly, and installation
• Support building, debugging, validation and equipment duplication efforts, and fine-tune equipment for release to production

What You’ll Bring

• 3+ years of experience in people management and project management, leading teams of engineers and technicians
• 7+ years of experience as Mechanical/Mechatronics/Automation Engineer with focus in automation, machine design, robotics, or product development
• Versed in SolidWorks, PDM, and Ansys, or similar CAD/CAE software
• Strong understanding of drafting standards and the application of GD&T (e.g., ASME Y14.5)
• Exposure to a wide variety of test systems, production machinery, industrial sensors, actuators, and equipment (pogo-pins, pressure transducers, temperature controllers, current meters, etc.)
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics Engineering or equivalent

Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

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Apply at: https://www.tesla.com/careers/search/job/267214?source=BA

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