Sr. Mechanical Design Automation Engineer, Cathode

What to Expect

Tesla's Materials Engineering group is looking for a highly motivated engineer to work on a critical challenge facing the world's energy transition - Battery Cathode Materials. This includes the development and scale‑up of novel, high‑energy and low‑cost cathode materials and the development of first‑of‑a‑kind processes that shorten the path from mine to battery cell.

We are seeking a highly motivated Mechanical Design Engineer to join our group. The primary function of this position is to design custom machinery and support the entire project cycle from concept development through installation, commissioning, and handover to the operations team.

• Use mechanical engineering fundamentals, analysis, and design software to create complete mechanical design concepts for robust, low‑risk, and cost‑efficient machine designs that will complete the project scope within the budget and schedule parameters defined by the project scope documents
• Detail machine design or modifications of custom automated tooling, fixtures, mechanisms, conveyors, lift and transfer units, robotic end‑of‑arm tooling
• Identify, know and understand the project scope, specifications, and any regulatory requirements
• Attend meetings including project status and review meetings, checkout meetings, and acceptance meetings
• Complete organized detailed print packages and coordinate and conduct release to fabrication meetings
• Work with;
  Provide frequent communication to Project Manager;
  Support the fabrication and assembly processes for the project and participate
• Know, understand, and execute all company standard operating procedures related to the machine design and build process

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field from an accredited institution and 5+ years of design experience, or equivalent experience
• Extremely strong mechanical aptitude and ability to conceptualize and create mechanical designs
• Proficiency in using solid modeling CAD design software (Solid Works highly preferred)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with specific ability to write at a professional and technical level
• Organized and detail‑oriented
• Desire to work in an extremely fast‑paced, entrepreneurial environment
• Proven hands‑on experience with prototyping and custom fabrication using CNC, lathe, mill, 3D printing, waterjet, etc.

Along with competitive pay, as a full‑time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

• 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