Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Staff Mechanical Design Engineer

Design EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeRichmond Hill, ON, CanadaNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

At least 5 years of hands-on experience as a mechanical, manufacturing, or design engineer or designer working on mechanical and/or electromechanical systems.
Experience with SolidWorks, PDM, AutoCAD, or similar computer-aided design and computer-aided engineering software.
Strong understanding of drafting standards and application of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, such as ASME Y14.5.
Proficiency designing mechanical equipment, fixtures, layouts, and tooling in 2D and 3D computer-aided design.
Proficiency creating detailed drawings from solid models for CNC and manual machining, welding, sheet metal forming, and 3D printing, and for mechanical assembly methods such as press fits and fastener selection.
Knowledge of automated equipment systems and tools, including robotics, machine vision, material handling, conveyors, and programmable logic controllers.
Knowledge of solid mechanics, pneumatics, hydraulics, dynamics, material selection, prototyping, design of experiments, testing methods, and common machining and fabrication processes.
Exposure to test systems, production machinery, industrial sensors and actuators, and equipment such as pogo pins, pressure transducers, temperature controllers, and current meters.
Experience writing production documentation, checklists, process flow diagrams, and standard operating procedures.

Responsibilities

Lead conceptual equipment development while balancing product specifications, process requirements, layout complexity, cost, and lead-time limits.
Contribute to equipment development to realize new, innovative, or improved manufacturing processes from proof of concept through full-scale production.
Contribute to and drive improvements in equipment effectiveness, manufacturing tolerance, stability, automation, and intelligence.
Create 3D computer-aided design models, detailed drawings with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing for manufacturing and assembly, mechanical bills of materials, and safety and maintenance documentation.
Prepare motion studies for complex designs and create finite element analysis studies on intricate designs, applying dynamics, force and stress analysis, and solid mechanics.
Select and integrate commercial components, sensors, servos, and pneumatic actuators.
Review designs and identify and provide feedback on performance, simplicity, robustness, assembly, and installation.
Provide mechanical engineering support to fabrication, assembly, project management, and production teams to troubleshoot and resolve design issues and implement enhancements that optimize machine performance.
Work with design, process, manufacturing, quality, production, and controls teams throughout the product lifecycle as the design representative collaborating with factory-based colleagues.
Travel domestically and internationally to support equipment development, deployment, and collaboration with global teams.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with SolidWorks and AutoCAD is preferred.
Experience with new equipment installations and new product startups, and prior experience in high-volume manufacturing or a relevant engineering field, is valued.

Category	Engineering & Information Technology
Location	Richmond Hill, Ontario
Requisition ID	250335
Type	Full-time

Job Description

As a Mechanical Designer or Design Engineer on Tesla Toronto’s Automation team, you will be responsible for the design of cutting edge, world-class machinery used across the entirety of Tesla, including Optimus, cell manufacturing, energy, and vehicle, to optimize the factory of the future by bringing conceptual designs to life. We are hardcore and the work is fast-paced and challenging – Tesla’s mission and vision must excite you.This role requires strong engineering/physics fundamentals and the tenacity to apply that to hands-on problem solving to enable new processes. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and thrives in a fast-paced, high-responsibility environment. They take pride in hands-on problem solving, have strong analytical skills, and are eager to learn and share knowledge. This role requires flexibility and a willingness to travel both domestically and internationally to support equipment development, deployment, and collaboration with global teams.You will work with cross-functional teams – Design, Process, Manufacturing, Quality, Production, Controls, etc. – throughout the entire product’s lifecycle. A team player mentality along with strong written, verbal, presentation and organizational skills is highly valued, as you are the design representative on the ground collaborating with our factory-based colleagues.Tesla moves quickly, so being self-motivated, disciplined and a quick learner is key to being successful in this role.

Job Responsibilities

Lead conceptual equipment development and carefully balance product specifications, process requirements, layout complexity, cost, and lead-time limits
Contribute to equipment development to realize new/innovative/improved manufacturing processes from proof of concept through to full scale production
Contribute and drive improvement of equipment effectiveness, manufacturing tolerance, stability, automation, and intelligence
Create 3D CAD models, detailed drawings with GD&T for manufacturing and assembly, mechanical BOMs, safety, and maintenance documentation
Prepare motion studies for complex designs and create FEA studies on intricate designs – strong understanding of dynamics, force and stress analysis, and solid mechanics
Selection and integration of commercial components, sensors, servos, pneumatic actuators, etc.
Review, identify, and provide feedback on performance, design simplicity, robustness, assembly, and installation
Provide mechanical engineering support to fabrication, assembly, project management and production teams to troubleshoot and resolve design issues and implement enhancements to optimize machine performance

Job Requirements

5+ years of experience as a hands-on mechanical/manufacturing/design engineer/designer working on mechanical and/or electromechanical systems
Versed in SolidWorks, PDM, AutoCAD, and/or similar CAD/CAE software
Strong understanding of drafting standards and the application of GD&T (e.g., ASME Y14.5)
Proficiency in designing mechanical equipment, fixtures, layouts, and tooling in 2D and 3D CAD (SolidWorks & AutoCAD preferred)
Proficiency in creating detailed drawings from solid models for various fabrication techniques (CNC/manual machining, welding, sheet metal forming, 3D printing) and mechanical assembly methods (press fits, fastener selection)
Knowledge of automated equipment systems and tools - robotic, vision, material handling, Conveyors, PLC, etc.
Knowledgeable in solid mechanics, pneumatics, hydraulics, dynamics, material selection, prototyping and DoE, testing methods, common machining, and fabrication processes
Exposure to a wide variety of test systems, production machinery, industrial sensors, actuators, and equipment (pogo-pins, pressure transducers, temperature controllers, current meters, etc.)
Experience writing production documentation, checklists, process flow diagrams, SOPs, etc.
Experience of new equipment installations and new product startups and prior experience in high volume manufacturing or relevant engineering field is valued

About the Company

Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Tesla makes electric cars and batteries that store power for homes and utilities, and it develops self-driving software and humanoid robots. In 2023, its Model Y became the first electric vehicle to rank as the world's best-selling car. Buyers order the Model 3 sedan, Model Y SUV, or Cybertruck pickup directly from Tesla instead of through dealers, and they charge on its Supercharger fast-charging network. It also sells Megapack and Powerwall batteries, runs a robotaxi service, and charges drivers a monthly fee for self-driving software that still needs their supervision. Tesla was founded in 2003, with Elon Musk as its lead early investor and a recognized co-founder, and it is based in Austin, Texas.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Austin, TX
Founded: 2003

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