Mechanical Design Engineer, Integration

• Mechanical design and packaging of components to meet product and system level requirements while optimizing robotics attributes
• Lead product integration reviews, mediate trade-off situations to ensure design solutions are aligned with styling, engineering, and manufacturing targets
• Lead packaging master section development supporting Class A surface development and product integration feasibility for robotic systems
• Support and execute virtual builds, development bucks, physical prototypes, and pre-series production for product prototypes
• Manage CAD and surface maturity for the program, highlighting gaps that could lead to product development delays, while using best practices for ensuring completeness and compatibility, and supporting the release process
• Consolidate and document styling, engineering, manufacturing, and other criteria
• Use engineering first principles to identify and propose solutions to complex cross-functional problems
• Coordinate the timing and prioritization of issue resolution and feasibility convergence to meet product development timelines
• Build positive team culture and maintain strong relationships with cross-functional teams

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Experience in robotics integration and packaging, with a focus on full product lifecycle from concept through production
• Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals and a robust first-principles approach
• Extensive understanding of design principles supporting functional robotic systems
• Knowledge of part manufacturing processes, from circuit boards to large castings, including those relevant to robotics
• Outstanding design, packaging, and 3D modeling skills, with CATIA/3DX experience as an advantage
• Proven problem-solving, strong communication, and exceptional leadership skills with decision-making abilities

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

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.