Lead Mechanical Design Engineer, Cathode

Description:
Tesla’s is seeking a highly motivated Mechanical Design Lead to work on a critical challenge facing the world’s energy transition – Battery Cathode Materials. In this role, you will lead a team of design engineers responsible for delivering equipment and facility modifications and expansions that enable high-volume, high-quality cathode production.

Responsibilities:
Lead and mentor a team of mechanical design engineers executing projects in a cathode manufacturing environment
Provide technical ownership and review of mechanical designs for quality, feasibility, constructability, safety, and adherence to best practices
Work projects through concept development, detailed design, procurement, fabrication, installation, and commissioning of manufacturing equipment
Partner closely with maintenance, operations, controls, EHS, and quality teams to ensure projects meet production, reliability, and safety requirements
Participate in mechanical troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement efforts during installation and commissioning
Define, own, and continuously improve mechanical design standards and specifications
Develop and enforce strong work processes
Actively develop engineers through coaching or mentorship

Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field or equivalent experienced
7+ years of mechanical experience in commercial scale manufacturing environment
Strong mechanical fundamentals with demonstrated ability to apply engineering judgement to real-world equipment and manufacturing problems
Experience designing, procuring, installing, and commissioning capital equipment or facility modifications in an active manufacturing environment
Experience performing engineering analysis related to equipment design, reliability, and fitness-for-service
Hands-on experience supporting operating equipment, including troubleshooting, root cause analysis, repair scopes, and design improvements
Proficiency with 3D CAD tools
Working knowledge of fabrication, machining, welding, and assembly processes
Familiarity with applicable engineering codes and standards (ASME, API, PIP)
Strong organizational and communication skills, with ability to lead technical discussions across engineering teams

Compensation & 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