Mechanical Design Manufacturing Engineer, Energy Products, Megapack
What to Expect Tesla is hiring a highly motivated, hands-on Mechanical Engineer for the Energy Manufacturing Engineering team – helping build a world of amazing abundance through scalable, sustainable energy solutions. You'll collaborate cross-functionally to design, build, and optimize high-quality, efficient manufacturing equipment and processes that power Tesla Energy products at scale. We seek someone who thrives on hands-on work, brings sharp analytical skills and meticulous attention to detail, excels in a fast-paced environment where exceptional performance is rewarded, and is genuinely excited to learn rapidly, and own significant responsibilities while driving innovation toward amazing abundance for all.
What You'll Do Develop manufacturing equipment, fixtures, and workstations to support prototype builds, early production, and medium-to-high-volume ramp (including conceptual design, layout optimization for product flow, ergonomics, and efficiency)
Identify, specify, and procure necessary equipment and tooling for all manufacturing processes
Balance product specs, process requirements, layout complexity, cost, and lead-time when conceptualizing and developing equipment
Collaborate with equipment integrators and vendors to design, build, and deliver custom equipment and fixtures for scaled production
Provide DFM (design for manufacturability) feedback to the design team to improve process capability, yield, and quality
Support equipment builds, installation, debugging, validation, duplication, and fine-tuning to achieve production readiness
Conduct thorough testing, validation, and acceptance testing (FAT/SAT) of installed machinery, both on-site and off-site to ensure robustness, reliability, and quality standards
What You'll Bring 2+ years of experience as Mechanical/Mechatronics/Automation Engineer with focus in automation, machine design, robotics, and product development
Experience using 2D CAD tools for conceptual line design (AutoCAD) and 3D design for mechanical equipment, fixturing, and tooling (SolidWorks or CATIA)
Experience transitioning products and processes from prototype to production
Experience with conveyance, transducer-based fastening systems, robotic systems (Fanuc preferred)
Experience creating technical specifications for automated manufacturing equipment
Experience providing Design for Manufacturability and Automation
Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a similar field, or equivalent experience
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
Earned Wage Access: Real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr. Managers levels)
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.
Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.