Tesla · 3 months ago
Mechanical Design Engineer, Optimus Test Systems
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$93K/yr - $207K/yr
5+ years expTesla is seeking a highly motivated Mechanical Design Engineer to join their Electronics Test and Automation Group, which focuses on creating robust characterization equipment for Optimus hardware components. The role involves designing CAD models, establishing test plans, and collaborating with various teams to ensure efficient testing and production of equipment.
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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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
Project Management experience is a plus
Experience transitioning products and processes from prototype to production desired
Knowledge of production quality metrics is a plus
Benefits
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
Company
Tesla
Tesla is an electric vehicle and clean energy company that provides electric cars, solar, and renewable energy solutions.
10001+ employees
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