Mechanical Design Engineer, Automated Test Equipment
- Posted 60+ days ago | Updated 10 hours ago
Overview
On Site
Full Time
Skills
Manufacturing
Quality Assurance
Storage
Analytical Skill
Organizational Skills
Automated Testing
FEA
We seek a highly motivated hands-on Mechanical Engineer 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 take pride in their hands-on work, analytical ability, organizational skills, and attention todetail, 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.
Responsibilities
Architect 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 equipmentRequirements
Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience4+ 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, relaysStrong teamwork skills with a proven ability to interact and collaborate effectively with other engineering disciplinesVersed in SolidWorks, PDM, and Ansys, or similar CAD / CAE softwareExperience on student engineering teams and organizations such as BAJA or Formula SAE, or similar, is a plusWillingness to travel domestically and internationallyCompensation and Benefits
Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire :
Aetna PPO and HSA plans >2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction
Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefitsDental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contributionCompany Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna 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&D, short-term and long-term disability insuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramSick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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 programEmployers have access to artificial intelligence language tools ("AI") that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.
Dice Id : RTX1dc278Position Id : 699e2ce3011342cd43150f0fec8040b9J-18808-Ljbffr