Tesla · 14 hours ago
Sr. Mechanical Design Automation Engineer, Cathode
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expTesla’s Materials Engineering group is looking for a highly motivated engineer to work on a critical challenge facing the world’s energy transition – Battery Cathode Materials. The primary function of this position is to design custom machinery and support the entire project cycle from concept development through installation, commissioning, and handover to the operations team.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Use mechanical engineering fundamentals, analysis, and design software to create complete mechanical design concepts for robust, low-risk, and cost-efficient machine designs that will complete the project scope within the budget and schedule parameters defined by the project scope documents
Detail machine design or modifications of custom automated tooling, fixtures, mechanisms, conveyors, lift and transfer units, robotic end of arm tooling
Identify, know and understand the project scope, specifications, and any regulatory requirements
Attend meetings including project status and review meetings, checkout meetings, and acceptance meetings
Complete organized detailed print packages and coordinate and conduct release to fabrication meetings
Work with Provide frequent communication to Project Manager Support the fabrication and assembly processes for the project as Participate
Know, understand, and execute all company standard operating procedures related to the machine design and build process
Qualification
Required
Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field from an accredited institution and 5+ years of design experience, or equivalent experience
Extremely strong mechanical aptitude and ability to conceptualize and create mechanical designs
Proficiency in using solid modeling CAD design software (SolidWorks highly preferred)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with specific ability to write at a professional and technical level
Organized and detail-oriented
Desire to work in an extremely fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
Proven hands-on experience with prototyping and custom fabrication using CNC, lathe, mill, 3D printing, waterjet, etc
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
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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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