Mechanical Design Engineer, Recycling

What to Expect

Tesla's isseekinga highly motivated

Mechanical Design Engineer to work on a critical challenge facing the world's energy transition - Battery  this role, you will oversee the deployment of commercial scale assets that enable Tesla to recover critical metals from scrap streams.

• 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
• Partner closely with maintenance, operations, controls, EHS, and quality teams to ensure projects meet production, reliability, and safety requirements
• Execute mechanical troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement efforts during installation and commissioning
• Conduct walkdowns with site representatives to verify proper installation
• Developconstruction plan taking into consideration arrival time, and rigging strategy
• Coordinate building and utilities construction with infrastructure teams based on equipment needs
• Review and comment on incoming vendor documents (calculations, drawings, data sheets etc.) to ensure accuracy, conformance to codes/specification/practices
• Develop conceptual layouts and cost studies as necessary
• Confirm pressure vessels meet ASME Sec VIII, Div. 1 and ASME B 31.3 requirements

• Degree or Equivalent Experience in Mechanical Engineeringor related field
• 4+ yearsof mechanical experience in a commercial scale manufacturing environment, ideally specializing in chemical process equipment
• 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
• 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 applicableengineering codes and standards (ASME, API, PIP)
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with ability to engage in technical discussions across engineering disciplines
• Up to 50% travel

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