Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer, Machine Design
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Tesla, Inc. is hiring a Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer, Machine Design. Tesla Midwest Automation seeks a senior mechanical design engineer to push the limits of physics in machine design. The role involves interpreting specifications, creating 2D/3D concepts, collaborating with manufacturing, and leading risk‑mitigation prototypes. Candidates must demonstrate strong mechanical aptitude, lead engineering teams, and deliver cost‑efficient automated manufacturing solutions.
Key focus areas include Read and interpret specifications to create concepts and layouts in 2D and 3D, Read and interpret product drawings and perform tolerance analysis and stack up for assembly automation, and Work with Manufacturing and Product engineering to suggest product changes to improve automation.
Important skills include Solid Modeling CAD, Prototyping, 3D Printing, Metalworking, Mechanical Design, and Automation Design. Preferred (not required): Tolerance Analysis and Leadership.
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What to Expect
Tesla Midwest Automation is a fast-paced cutting-edge engineering group, automating the production of Tesla's latest, most advanced products. Our group is tasked with finding the limits of physics in the machines we create. Tesla holds an extremely high bar for excellence and is looking for someone wanting to push themselves to their limits of knowledge and keep going. If you live to turn bold ideas into reality that will change the world, this is the place for you. You should possess humility and decisiveness: humility to ask and learn from everyone, and decisiveness to make a call when sometimes you don't have all the information you need.
What You'll Do
Read and interpret specifications to create concepts and layouts in 2D and 3D
Read and interpret product drawings and perform tolerance analysis and stack up for assembly automation
Work with Manufacturing and Product engineering to suggest product changes to improve automation
Use mechanical engineering fundamentals, analysis, and design software to create complete mechanical design concepts for robust, low-risk, and cost-efficient automated manufacturing 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
Lead meetings including project status and review meetings, checkout meetings, and acceptance meetings
Review and verify all designs and drawings of team members prior to release to ensure complete and organized detailed print packages. Coordinate and conduct release to fabrication meetings
Work with component suppliers to specify and acquire quotes for large commercial components
What You'll Bring
10+ years of experience in machine design/automation design
Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to conceptualize and create mechanical designs from specifications and manufacturing engineering input along with suggested improvements to products
Experience leading a team of other mechanical engineers on large projects with substantial budgets
Proficiency in using solid modeling CAD design software
Hands on experience with prototyping (3D printing, machining, hobby projects)
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, 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:
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
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Minimum Education Required
Bachelor Degree
Minimum Experience Required
10 - 20 years
Shift
First (Day)
Number of Openings
1
Public Transportation Accessible
Yes
Veterans Encouraged to Apply
No
Physical Required
Yes
Drug Test Required
Yes
Compensation
$11.41 / Hourly
Postal Code
55311
Job Type
Full Time
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
254822
Job Benefits
Not specified
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