Full-Time
Associate/Senior/Lead Manufacturing Equipment Design Engineer
Automated Test Equipment, Manufacturing Test Engineering
Tesla
10,001+ employees
EVs and integrated renewable energy solutions
No salary listed
Berlin, Germany
Remote
The role includes on-site and off-site acceptance testing and global equipment deployment.
Bachelor's, Master's
 Mechanical Engineering (1) |
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- Proficiency in equipment or machine design, manufacturing, or testing environments.
- A proven track record of leading complex automation projects from concept through production deployment.
- Deep expertise in diagnostics software, hardware, tools, instruments, electromechanical and mechatronic systems, and measurement techniques.
- Expert-level proficiency in SolidWorks or similar three-dimensional computer-aided design software and proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical.
- Advanced understanding of pneumatic and hydraulic system design.
- Expertise in part fabrication techniques including machining, welding, sheet metal fabrication, laser cutting, etching, injection molding, three-dimensional printing, and hydroforming.
- Experience with Design for Manufacturing and Design for Assembly principles in high-volume manufacturing environments.
- A strong portfolio of professional projects demonstrating technical leadership and quantifiable impact.
- Proven ability to transition products and processes from prototype to high-volume production.
- Experience mentoring and developing junior engineers.
- A track record of driving technical decisions in ambiguous, fast-paced environments.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams without direct authority.
- A Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics Engineering, or equivalent experience.
- Lead architecture and high-level and detailed design of automation equipment in computer-aided design tools, establishing technical standards for the team.
- Drive technical strategy for test equipment platforms across multiple product lines.
- Mentor and develop mechanical engineers by providing technical guidance and design review feedback.
- Establish best practices for solid mechanics, heat and mass transfer, fluid mechanics calculations, Thermal and Structural Finite Element Analysis, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, tolerance stack-up analyses, and material selection.
- Lead conceptual development of novel test equipment while balancing product specifications, process requirements, layout complexity, cost, and lead-time constraints.
- Design for manufacturing and assembly concepts for complex, high-volume testers.
- Create pneumatic and hydraulic schematics using AutoCAD Electrical.
- Own end-to-end test strategy and establish test plans focused on test time reduction, data integrity, and equipment simplicity.
- Lead design review meetings with senior stakeholders across design, manufacturing, sustaining, and firmware teams.
- Drive alignment across engineering, operations, and supply chain organizations throughout the project lifecycle.
- Manage vendor relationships at a strategic level, establish technical partnerships, and manage critical deliverables.
- Represent the team in technical discussions with executive leadership.
- Lead the build, debugging, validation, and release of complex equipment to global production environments.
- Perform on-site and off-site Site Acceptance Testing and Factory Acceptance Testing of test equipment and make go/no-go decisions.
- Drive continuous improvement of deployed equipment and establish sustaining engineering protocols.
- Scale solutions globally by adapting designs for deployment across the company's manufacturing network.
- Experience deploying equipment across multiple global manufacturing sites.
- A background in high-volume consumer electronics or automotive manufacturing.
- Experience with Industry 4.0 concepts, data-driven manufacturing, and Internet of Things-enabled test equipment.
- Patent applications or publications in the automation or test equipment domain.
Tesla designs and sells electric vehicles and renewable energy products. Its cars (Model S, 3, X, Y, and Roadster) run on battery power, with a semi-autonomous Autopilot driving system and a global network of fast-charging stations called Superchargers. The company also provides solar panels, Solar Roof, and energy storage products (Powerwall, Powerpack, Megapack) to generate and store clean energy for homes and businesses. Tesla operates with a vertically integrated model, manufacturing key components (batteries, drivetrains) and selling directly to customers via its website and stores, while earning revenue from vehicle and energy product sales and regulatory credits. Its goal is to speed up the world’s transition to sustainable energy by combining mobility and energy solutions in one ecosystem.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Austin, Texas
Founded
2003
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Tesla energy revenue hit $3.1 billion in Q2 2026; storage deployments rose 41%.
- Nevada approved up to 5,000 commercial robotaxis, accelerating Tesla's autonomy monetization.
- China discounts and inventory incentives target Q3 2026 deliveries after August retail sales fell 12.4%.
What critics are saying
- China ordered a 2.98 million-vehicle recall on August 21, 2026 for door handles.
- Tesla faces California FSD misrepresentation claims and an Australian class action.
- A failed robotaxi rollout or fatal crash destroys Tesla's autonomy premium by 2027.
What makes Tesla unique
- Vertical integration plus Nevada's August 20, 2026 Robotaxi authorization separates Tesla from legacy automakers.
- Tesla's FSD Supervised won approval in six EU countries by September 2026.
- Megapack, solar, and EV manufacturing share batteries, software, and distribution advantages.
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