Associate Mechanical Design Engineer

Description:
Tesla Midwest Automation is a fast-paced cutting-edge engineering group, automating the production of Tesla’s latest most advanced products. Our group is tasked with finding the limits of physics in the machines we create. Tesla holds an extremely high bar for excellence and are looking someone wanting to push themselves to their limits of knowledge and keep going. If you live for turning bold ideas into reality that will change the world, this is the place for you.

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 prof 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

Requirements:
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

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

Expected Compensation
$82,440 - $123,660/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefitsPay 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.