Studio Integration Engineer

About the role

Studio Integration Engineer | Tesla (Engineering & Information Technology)

Location: Hawthorne, California | Req ID: 274598 | Job Type: Full-time

What to Expect

At Tesla, Studio Integration is where cutting-edge engineering meets artistic excellence. Our team pushes the boundaries of design and engineering, driving industry-leading breakthroughs through cross-functional collaboration and technical innovation.

As a Studio Integration Engineer, you will be the bridge between design, engineering, manufacturing, and regulatory teams, ensuring that bold styling visions translate into feasible, manufacturable, and high-performance products. From initial concept to product launch, you will balance evolving inputs while validating designs through data, prototypes, and engineering excellence.

What You'll Do

• Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals with a first-principles approach to problem-solving
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a product development environment
• Expertise in design for manufacturing, with knowledge of sheet metal, injection molding, and other fabrication processes
• Outstanding 3D design and modeling skills—proficiency in CATIA, 3DX, Alias, rendering, sketching, and visualization is a strong advantage
• Exceptional leadership and decision-making abilities, with solid project management and coordination skills
• A highly collaborative and creative mindset, able to visualize design perspectives and navigate the intersection of studio engineering and automotive styling
• Adaptability and agility in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• A big-picture mindset and passion for engineering innovative and sustainable products

What You'll Bring

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Experience in robotics integration and packaging, with a focus on full product lifecycle from concept through production
• Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals and a robust first-principles approach
• Extensive understanding of design principles supporting functional robotic systems
• Knowledge of part manufacturing processes, from circuit boards to large castings, including those relevant to robotics
• Outstanding design, packaging, and 3D modeling skills, with CATIA/3DX experience as an advantage
• Proven problem-solving, strong communication, and exceptional leadership skills with decision-making abilities

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)

Expected Compensation$87,020 - $185,820/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefitsPay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.