Studio Integration Engineer

Job Description

At Tesla, Studio Integration is where cutting-edge engineering meets artistic excellence. Our team pushes the boundaries of design and engineering, driving industry-leading breakthroughs through cross-functional collaboration and technical innovation.

As a Studio Integration Engineer, you will be the bridge between design, engineering, manufacturing, and regulatory teams, ensuring that bold styling visions translate into feasible, manufacturable, and high-performance products. From initial concept to product launch, you will balance evolving inputs while validating designs through data, prototypes, and engineering excellence.

Job Responsibilities

• Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals with a first-principles approach to problem-solving
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a product development environment
• Expertise in design for manufacturing, with knowledge of sheet metal, injection molding, and other fabrication processes
• Outstanding 3D design and modeling skills—proficiency in CATIA, 3DX, Alias, rendering, sketching, and visualization is a strong advantage
• Exceptional leadership and decision-making abilities, with solid project management and coordination skills
• A highly collaborative and creative mindset, able to visualize design perspectives and navigate the intersection of studio engineering and automotive styling
• Adaptability and agility in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• A big-picture mindset and passion for engineering innovative and sustainable products

Job Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Experience in robotics integration and packaging, with a focus on full product lifecycle from concept through production
• Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals and a robust first-principles approach
• Extensive understanding of design principles supporting functional robotic systems
• Knowledge of part manufacturing processes, from circuit boards to large castings, including those relevant to robotics
• Outstanding design, packaging, and 3D modeling skills, with CATIA/3DX experience as an advantage
• Proven problem-solving, strong communication, and exceptional leadership skills with decision-making abilities