Tesla · 2 days ago
Mechanical Engineer, Automation R&D
Elgin, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expTesla is seeking a highly motivated Mechanical Engineer to design and support automated manufacturing equipment for the Automation Development Agile (R&D) team in Elgin, Illinois. The role focuses on developing new automation strategies and optimizing manufacturing processes while collaborating with design and manufacturing engineers.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Develop and optimize designs in 3D CAD software with associated CAE tools
Complete and release component designs and documentation, including 2D drawings and BOMs
Design of Experiment (DoE) implementation
Design test procedures to isolate most critical modules
Iterate on designs after rigorous testing
Collaborate with internal design/manufacturing teams
Validate manufacturing, assembly, and service feasibility
Validate components per defined engineering requirements
Conduct engineering studies (i.e. FEA, DFM) and report findings
Participate in the sourcing process and manage engineering relationships with suppliers
Qualification
Required
3 or more years of experience designing custom automation
Basic knowledge of GD&T
Exposure to component design, analysis, and validation
Great technical and interpersonal communication
Comfortability in Solidworks
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
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
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$20.12BKey Investors
Societe GeneraleEuropean UnionPennDOT
2024-10-05Post Ipo Debt· $783M
2023-09-13Grant· $159.6M
2023-08-15Grant· $0.23M
Leadership Team
Vaibhav Taneja
Chief Financial Officer
Tom Zhu
SVP of Automotive
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