Mechanical Design Engineer, Recycling

About the role

• Mechanical Design Engineer, Recycling | Tesla (Manufacturing)
• Location: Hutto, Texas | Req ID: 271526 | Job Type: Full-time
• What to Expect

Tesla’s is seeking a highly motivated Mechanical Design Engineer to work on a critical challenge facing the world’s energy transition – Battery Recycling. In this role, you will oversee the deployment of commercial scale assets that enable Tesla to recover critical metals from scrap streams.

What You'll Do

• Provide technical ownership and review of mechanical designs for quality, feasibility, constructability, safety, and adherence to best practices
• Work projects through concept development, detailed design, procurement, fabrication, installation, and commissioning
• Partner closely with maintenance, operations, controls, EHS, and quality teams to ensure projects meet production, reliability, and safety requirements
• Execute mechanical troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement efforts during installation and commissioning
• Conduct walkdowns with site representatives to verify proper installation
• Develop construction plan taking into consideration arrival time, and rigging strategy
• Coordinate building and utilities construction with infrastructure teams based on equipment needs
• Review and comment on incoming vendor documents (calculations, drawings, data sheets etc.) to ensure accuracy, conformance to codes/specification/practices
• Develop conceptual layouts and cost studies as necessary
• Confirm pressure vessels meet ASME Sec VIII, Div. 1 and ASME B 31.3 requirements

What You'll Bring

• Degree or Equivalent Experience in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• 4+ years of mechanical experience in a commercial scale manufacturing environment, ideally specializing in chemical process equipment
• Strong mechanical fundamentals with demonstrated ability to apply engineering judgement to real-world equipment and manufacturing problems
• Experience designing, procuring, installing, and commissioning capital equipment
• Hands-on experience supporting operating equipment, including troubleshooting, root cause analysis, repair scopes, and design improvements
• Proficiency with 3D CAD tools
• Working knowledge of fabrication, machining, welding, and assembly processes
• Familiarity with applicable engineering codes and standards (ASME, API, PIP)
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with ability to engage in technical discussions across engineering disciplines
• Up to 50% travel