Mechanical Design Engineer, Optimus Test Systems

Tesla•Palo Alto, CA

1d•$106,400 - $206,520

About The Position

We seek a highly motivated hands-on engineer for a position in the Electronics Test and Automation Group, a team focused on creating robust characterization equipment for our Optimus hardware components. This team concentrates on mechanical, electrical, and software test systems supporting Optimus development. This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a dynamic team emphasizes collaboration in our work and always encourages each other to have to fun while changing the world together.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
5+ years of experience as a Mechanical, Mechatronics or Test Engineer
Proficiency with design process integration and electromechanical / mechatronic systems
Demonstrated excellence in a Manufacturing, or Testing environment
Exposure to a wide variety of test systems, production machinery, industrial sensors, and equipment (pogo-pins, pressure transducers, temperature controllers, current meters, etc.)
Versed in SolidWorks, or similar 3D CAD software
Experience creating technical specifications for test equipment

Nice To Haves

Project Management experience is a plus
Experience transitioning products and processes from prototype to production desired
Knowledge of production quality metrics is a plus

Responsibilities

Design high-level and detailed-level CAD models of characterization and test equipment
Layout electrical/pneumatic schematics
Establish clear, concise test plans, and control test plan execution
Support build, debug, validate, and fine-tune equipment for release to production
Participate in initial equipment conceptual development and carefully balance product specifications, process requirements, layout complexity, cost, and lead-time limits
Able to define most efficient plan for testing, focusing on test time reduction and simplicity to promptly release equipment
Interact with various design, manufacturing, sustaining, and firmware teams throughout project
Establish great working relationships with vendors and managing their deliverables
Continually design and implement improvements to released equipment

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