Manager, Mechanical Design Engineering, Automation

What to Expect

Tesla is seeking a highly motivated Mechanical Engineering Manager responsible for leading a high performing team of engineers designing state-of-the-art automated manufacturing equipment to produce Tesla’s industry changing products. This position will push boundaries in automation and set the bar for excellence in automated machine design as no other company than Tesla can do. Tesla is driven to excellence in product design and manufacturing, and our vertical integration enables working directly with product design engineers to optimize the product design for automated manufacturing. We expect this person to take pride in their hands-on work, analytical ability, organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to effectively lead a team of high-talented and driven engineers. Tesla is a demanding and fast-paced environment where you will work with a highly motivated team on extremely challenging projects.

What You'll Do

• Lead a Mechanical Engineering team specializing in custom automated manufacturing machine design
• Clearly define expectations and drive accountability for the engineering team, improving overall design and manufacturing solutions
• Innovate by guiding the team on first principles design concepts to create robust, novel, simple, and cost-efficient machine designs
• Establish aggressive project timelines and resource assignments, challenging team members while ensuring project success, throughout frequently changing scopes of work and project schedules
• Guide and mentor team in large project execution with 5+ mechanical engineers designing a production line
• Establish a culture of excellence in performance on the team by reinforcing positive behavior, coaching negative behavior, and fostering a mentoring environment for growth
• Guide and direct team on design process improvements, standards creation, and training programs in collaboration with other mechanical design teams
• Work cross-functionally with other team leaders to develop and refine internal processes and standards

What You'll Bring

• 5+ years of custom automated machine design experience including industrial robotics, mechanism design, servo motion and custom linear guidance, weldment design, machine safety, and machine vision.
• 3+ years of engineering leadership experience
• Experience with FEA and structural analysis
• Proficiency in Solidworks, Solidworks PDM, and AutoCAD
• Strong understanding of drafting standards and the application of GD&T (ASME Y14.5)
• Hands-on proficiency in mechanical assembly
• 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.

Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.