Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer, Automated Test Equipment
Tesla, Sparks, NV, United States
What To Expect
We are looking for a highly motivated and hands‑on Sr. Mechanical Engineer to join the Manufacturing Test Engineering team – part of the “machine that builds the machine.” This team designs and builds robust, data‑driven test systems for Tesla’s power electronics used in vehicles, energy storage, charging solutions, and humanoid robots. The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, organized, and thrives in a fast‑paced, high‑responsibility environment. They take pride in hands‑on problem solving, have strong analytical skills, and are eager to learn and share knowledge. This role requires flexibility and a willingness to travel both domestically and internationally to support equipment development, deployment, and collaboration with global teams.
This position plays a key role in shaping the quality and performance of Tesla’s core technologies and is based at our Gigafactory in Reno, Nevada.
What You’ll Do
Lead the mechanical design of automated test equipment, including architecture definition, detailed CAD modeling, and pneumatic schematics. Verify designs through structural and thermal FEA, CFD, and tolerance stack‑up analysis
Architect automated test equipment, produce detailed‑level CAD models, pneumatic diagrams, and verify designs using structural and thermal FEA and CFD
Conceptual equipment development and carefully balance product specifications, process requirements, layout complexity, cost, and lead‑time limits
Identify opportunities and implement performance, robustness, ease of assembly improvements
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
What You’ll Bring
5+ years’ experience as Mechanical/Mechatronics/Automation Engineer with focus in automation, machine design, robotics, and product development
Experience transitioning products and processes from prototype to production
Knowledge in solid mechanics, pneumatics, hydraulics, dynamics, material selection, prototyping, testing methods, everyday machining, and fabrication processes
Exposure to a wide variety of test systems, production machinery, industrial sensors, actuators, and equipment (pogo‑pins, pressure transducers, temperature controllers, current meters, etc.)
Versed in SolidWorks, PDM, and Ansys, or similar CAD/CAE software
Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics Engineering, or equivalent experience
Benefits
Compensation and 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 Account (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
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We are looking for a highly motivated and hands‑on Sr. Mechanical Engineer to join the Manufacturing Test Engineering team – part of the “machine that builds the machine.” This team designs and builds robust, data‑driven test systems for Tesla’s power electronics used in vehicles, energy storage, charging solutions, and humanoid robots. The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, organized, and thrives in a fast‑paced, high‑responsibility environment. They take pride in hands‑on problem solving, have strong analytical skills, and are eager to learn and share knowledge. This role requires flexibility and a willingness to travel both domestically and internationally to support equipment development, deployment, and collaboration with global teams.
This position plays a key role in shaping the quality and performance of Tesla’s core technologies and is based at our Gigafactory in Reno, Nevada.
What You’ll Do
Lead the mechanical design of automated test equipment, including architecture definition, detailed CAD modeling, and pneumatic schematics. Verify designs through structural and thermal FEA, CFD, and tolerance stack‑up analysis
Architect automated test equipment, produce detailed‑level CAD models, pneumatic diagrams, and verify designs using structural and thermal FEA and CFD
Conceptual equipment development and carefully balance product specifications, process requirements, layout complexity, cost, and lead‑time limits
Identify opportunities and implement performance, robustness, ease of assembly improvements
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
What You’ll Bring
5+ years’ experience as Mechanical/Mechatronics/Automation Engineer with focus in automation, machine design, robotics, and product development
Experience transitioning products and processes from prototype to production
Knowledge in solid mechanics, pneumatics, hydraulics, dynamics, material selection, prototyping, testing methods, everyday machining, and fabrication processes
Exposure to a wide variety of test systems, production machinery, industrial sensors, actuators, and equipment (pogo‑pins, pressure transducers, temperature controllers, current meters, etc.)
Versed in SolidWorks, PDM, and Ansys, or similar CAD/CAE software
Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics Engineering, or equivalent experience
Benefits
Compensation and 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 Account (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
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