Tesla · 4 months ago
Mechanical Design Engineer, Automated Test Equipment, Semi
Sparks, NV
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
4+ years expTesla is seeking a highly motivated Mechanical Engineer to join their Manufacturing Test Engineering group. The role involves architecting automated test equipment and ensuring the robustness and quality of production testing equipment for Tesla’s power electronic components.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Architect automated test equipment, produce detailed-level CAD models, pneumatic diagrams, and verify designs using structural and thermal FEA and CFD
Conceptual equipment development and carefully balance product specifications, process requirements, layout complexity, cost, and lead-time limits
Identify opportunities and implement performance, robustness, ease of assembly improvements
Analyze system constraints and propose innovative solutions
Support building, debugging, validation and equipment duplication efforts, and fine-tune equipment for release to production
Conduct detailed testing and validation of installed machinery to ensure robustness and quality
Perform on-site and off-site acceptance testing (SAT/FAT) of test equipment
Qualification
Required
Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
4+ years of experience as Mechanical/Mechatronics/Automation Engineer with focus in automation, machine design, robotics, and product development
Experience transitioning products and processes from prototype to production
Knowledge in solid mechanics, pneumatics, hydraulics, dynamics, material selection, prototyping, testing methods, everyday machining, and fabrication processes
Exposure to sensors, microcontrollers, robots, relays
Strong teamwork skills with a proven ability to interact and collaborate effectively with other engineering disciplines
Versed in SolidWorks, PDM, and Ansys, or similar CAD/CAE software
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally
Preferred
Experience on student engineering teams and organizations such as BAJA or Formula SAE, or similar, is a plus
Benefits
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
Company
Tesla
Tesla is an electric vehicle and clean energy company that provides electric cars, solar, and renewable energy solutions.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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2024-10-05Post Ipo Debt· $783M
2023-09-13Grant· $159.6M
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Chief Financial Officer
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