Tesla-posted 9 months ago
$168,240 - $289,800/Yr
Full-time • Senior
Palo Alto, CA
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

We are seeking a highly motivated Mechanical Engineering Lead to join our manufacturing test engineering organization, driving the development of data-driven production testing equipment for Tesla's power electronics across vehicles, energy storage, and charging products. This role is a critical part of the machine that builds the machine, requiring a strong technical contributor who can both execute and lead— balancing hands-on engineering work with guiding a small, high-performing team. The ideal candidate thrives on solving complex challenges, optimizing manufacturing processes, and mentoring others, all while delivering innovative solutions that improve efficiency and reliability. We're looking for a problem solver with strong analytical skills, exceptional organization, and keen attention to detail. You should be comfortable with leadership responsibilities, driving key initiatives, and fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement. This is an opportunity to take ownership, grow your impact, and shape the future of Tesla's manufacturing test engineering team.

  • Architect automated test equipment, produce detailed-level CAD models, pneumatic diagrams, and verify designs using structural and thermal FEA and CFD
  • Lead conceptual equipment development and carefully balance product specifications, process requirements, layout complexity, cost, and lead-time limits
  • Review, identify, and provide feedback on performance, design simplicity, robustness, assembly, and installation
  • Analyze system constraints and propose innovative solutions
  • Support building, debugging, validation and equipment duplication efforts, and fine-tune equipment for release to production
  • Conduct detailed testing and validation of installed machinery to ensure robustness and quality
  • Perform on-site and off-site acceptance testing (SAT/FAT) of test equipment
  • Mentor junior mechanical engineers to deliver high quality automation equipment
  • 8+ years of experience in mechanical, mechatronics, or automation engineering with expertise in automation, machine design, robotics, and product development
  • Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
  • Proven ability to transition products and processes from prototype to production
  • Strong knowledge of solid mechanics, pneumatics, hydraulics, material selection, prototyping, testing methods, machining, and fabrication
  • Hands-on experience with test systems, production machinery, and industrial sensors such as pogo-pins, pressure transducers, temperature controllers, and current meters
  • Skilled in SolidWorks, PDM, Ansys, or similar CAD/CAE software, with experience preparing technical requirements for automated equipment
  • Strong leadership, collaboration, and mentoring experience, with project management skills and willingness to travel up to 20% domestically and internationally
  • 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
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