Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer, Automation, Semi

About the role

Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer, Automation, Semi | Tesla (Manufacturing)

Location: Sparks, Nevada | Req ID: 262892 | Job Type: Full-time

What to Expect

Join Tesla’s Sparks, Nevada-based Manufacturing Resources Group (MRG) as a Sr Mechanical Design Engineer, shaping the future of our new Semi Factory. At the heart of Tesla’s mission to accelerate sustainable energy, you’ll tackle core EV challenges by designing cutting-edge manufacturing equipment. This hands-on role partners with Product, Manufacturing, and Factory teams, plus external vendors, to advance designs from concept to high-volume production.

Tesla is a peerless innovation powerhouse where you will collaborate with imaginative and ambitious thinkers to deliver breakthroughs that unlock electric vehicle scalability. The ideal candidate should be ready to storm dynamic challenges, as they join an enthusiastic and goal-oriented team to bring groundbreaking solutions to reality.

If you’re driven by impact and ready to innovate, this is your chance to join our team and contribute to a greener world.

What You'll Do

• Lead projects end-to-end: From concept ideation to fabrication, production ramp-up, and optimization –scaling Semi output to meet global demand
• Develop machine concepts for novel automated systems, including feasibility analysis
• Detail machine design including creation of machine layouts, detailed part drawings, assembly drawings, and mechanical bill of materials
• Conduct design reviews for internal team feedback and for cross-functional presentations
• Bridge Product Design, Manufacturing and Production departments as a key collaborator
• Specify and source commercial components pertaining to your designs
• Coordinate with internal and external machine shops to fabricate machined components
• Work with technician teams to assemble and dial in equipment
• Validate equipment ensuring performance and repeatability criteria are satisfied
• Document handovers and systems for seamless transitions and continuous improvement

What You'll Bring

• 5+ years of experience with SolidWorks 3D and 2D CAD software
• Strong understanding of material properties and FEA applications
• Strong understanding of drafting standards and the application of GD&T
• Experience with automation equipment design and custom machine-building
• Strong understanding of root cause analysis strategies & tools
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience leading teams in cross-functional environments and mentoring junior partners
• Strong understanding of common machining processes and capabilities
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience

Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

• 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
• Earned Wage Access: Real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr. Managers levels)