Tesla · 2 weeks ago
Associate Mechanical Design Engineer
Brooklyn Park, Minnesota
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$83K/yr - $125K/yr
0+ years expTesla is a fast-paced cutting-edge engineering group focused on automating the production of advanced products. The Associate Mechanical Design Engineer will conceptualize and design mechanical components for automation systems while collaborating with electrical engineers and participating in prototype testing.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Conceptualize, design, and detail mechanical components and assemblies using SolidWorks for automation cells, robotic end effectors
Perform Tolerance analysis, FEA simulations, and material selection to ensure robustness under real world dynamic conditions
Collaborate closely with electrical and controls engineers to size and select actuators, sensors and vision systems
Build and test prototypes in our in-house engineering lab, get your hands dirty creating proof of concept test systems
Contribute Fresh ideas in concept reviews and brainstorming sessions for new projects
Work with the machine shop to create and release your creations for fabrication
Participate in assembly and debug of systems on our production floor and learn firsthand what it takes to build an automation system and all the nuances of good machine design
Travel with the machine to the various Giga factories across the US to install and commission your machines. This could be a 24-7 weekend sprint for an upgrade, a small install, or a 3-month installation of a massive new production line
Qualification
Required
Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to conceptualize and create mechanical designs from concepts
Proficiency in using solid modeling CAD design software
Hands on experience with prototyping (3D printing, machining, hobby projects)
Humility and decisiveness: Humility to ask and learn from everyone. Decisiveness to make a call when sometimes you don't have all the information you need
New Grad to 4 years of experience in mechanical design
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
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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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$20.12BKey Investors
Societe GeneraleEuropean UnionPennDOT
2024-10-05Post Ipo Debt· $783M
2023-09-13Grant· $159.6M
2023-08-15Grant· $0.23M
Leadership Team
Vaibhav Taneja
Chief Financial Officer
Tom Zhu
SVP of Automotive
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