Mechanical Design Engineer, Automation

The Automation Development Team at Tesla in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota designs and builds automated machinery used to manufacture Tesla vehicles and energy products around the world. We are seeking a highly motivated Mechanical Design Engineer to join our group. The primary function of this position is to design custom machinery and support the entire project cycle from concept development through installation and start of production.

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
• Identify areas of risk and work quickly to develop prototypes and test methods to mitigate risk
• Know and understand the project scope, specifications, and any regulatory requirements that are applicable to the machine being developed
• Complete additional analysis as required to ensure the machine design will meet all project and production requirements
• Attend meetings including project status and review meetings, checkout meetings, and acceptance meetings
• Work with component suppliers to specify and acquire quotes for commercial machine components
• Provide frequent communication to Project Manager regarding project execution status, schedule and financial status, and scope changes
• Support the fabrication and assembly processes for the project as required
• Participate in mechanical debug activities to ensure the machine assembly and debug phases of the project are completed on schedule
• Know, understand, and execute all company standard operating procedures related to the machine design and build process

Requirements

• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to conceptualize and create mechanical designs
• Proficiency in using solid modeling CAD design software (SolidWorks highly preferred)
• Write at a professional and technical level
• Desire to work in an extremely fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, related field, or equivalent experience

Compensation and Benefits
Benefits

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

• Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna 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
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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
Expected Compensation

$95,760 - $324,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits

Pay 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.

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

The Automation Development Team at Tesla in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota designs and builds automated machinery used to manufacture Tesla vehicles and energy products around the world. We are seeking a highly motivated Mechanical Design Engineer to join our group. The primary function of this position is to design custom machinery and support the entire project cycle from concept development through installation and start of production.

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
• Identify areas of risk and work quickly to develop prototypes and test methods to mitigate risk
• Know and understand the project scope, specifications, and any regulatory requirements that are applicable to the machine being developed
• Complete additional analysis as required to ensure the machine design will meet all project and production requirements
• Attend meetings including project status and review meetings, checkout meetings, and acceptance meetings
• Work with component suppliers to specify and acquire quotes for commercial machine components
• Provide frequent communication to Project Manager regarding project execution status, schedule and financial status, and scope changes
• Support the fabrication and assembly processes for the project as required
• Participate in mechanical debug activities to ensure the machine assembly and debug phases of the project are completed on schedule
• Know, understand, and execute all company standard operating procedures related to the machine design and build process

Requirements

• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to conceptualize and create mechanical designs
• Proficiency in using solid modeling CAD design software (SolidWorks highly preferred)
• Write at a professional and technical level
• Desire to work in an extremely fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, related field, or equivalent experience

Compensation and Benefits
Benefits

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

• Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna 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
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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
Expected Compensation

$95,760 - $324,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits

Pay 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.

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.