Lead Mechanical Design Engineer, Cathode

What to Expect

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.

• 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

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field or equivalent experience
• 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

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