Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Manager – Mechanical Design Engineering - Automation

Engineering LeadershipUpdated on Nov 9

Full-timeReno, NV, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

At least 5 years of custom automated machine design experience, including industrial robotics, mechanism design, servo motion and custom linear guidance, weldment design, machine safety, and machine vision.
At least 3 years of engineering leadership experience.
Experience with finite element analysis and structural analysis.
Proficiency in SolidWorks, SolidWorks PDM, and AutoCAD.
Strong understanding of drafting standards and application of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (ASME Y14.5).
Hands-on proficiency in mechanical assembly.
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

Lead a mechanical engineering team specializing in custom automated manufacturing machine design.
Clearly define expectations and drive accountability for the engineering team, improving overall design and manufacturing solutions.
Guide the team on first-principles design concepts to create robust, novel, simple, and cost-efficient machine designs.
Establish project timelines and resource assignments, challenging team members while ensuring project success amid changing scopes of work and schedules.
Guide and mentor the team in large project execution, including work by five or more mechanical engineers designing a production line.
Establish a culture of excellence in team performance by reinforcing positive behavior, coaching negative behavior, and fostering a mentoring environment for growth.
Guide and direct the team on design process improvements, standards creation, and training programs in collaboration with other mechanical design teams.
Work cross-functionally with other team leaders to develop and refine internal processes and standards.

Category	Manufacturing
Location	Reno, Nevada
Requisition ID	280315
Type	Full-time

Job Description

<p>Tesla is seeking a highly motivated Mechanical Engineering Manager responsible for leading a high performing team of engineers designing state-of-the-art automated manufacturing equipment to produce Tesla’s industry changing products. This position will push boundaries in automation and set the bar for excellence in automated machine design as no other company than Tesla can do. Tesla is driven to excellence in product design and manufacturing, and our vertical integration enables working directly with product design engineers to optimize the product design for automated manufacturing. We expect this person to take pride in their hands-on work, analytical ability, organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to effectively lead a team of high-talented and driven engineers. Tesla is a demanding and fast-paced environment where you will work with a highly motivated team on extremely challenging projects.</p>

Job Responsibilities

Lead a Mechanical Engineering team specializing in custom automated manufacturing machine design
Clearly define expectations and drive accountability for the engineering team, improving overall design and manufacturing solutions
Innovate by guiding the team on first principles design concepts to create robust, novel, simple, and cost-efficient machine designs
Establish aggressive project timelines and resource assignments, challenging team members while ensuring project success, throughout frequently changing scopes of work and project schedules
Guide and mentor team in large project execution with 5+ mechanical engineers designing a production line
Establish a culture of excellence in performance on the team by reinforcing positive behavior, coaching negative behavior, and fostering a mentoring environment for growth
Guide and direct team on design process improvements, standards creation, and training programs in collaboration with other mechanical design teams
Work cross-functionally with other team leaders to develop and refine internal processes and standards

Job Requirements

5+ years of custom automated machine design experience including industrial robotics, mechanism design, servo motion and custom linear guidance, weldment design, machine safety, and machine vision.
3+ years of engineering leadership experience
Experience with FEA and structural analysis
Proficiency in Solidworks, Solidworks PDM, and AutoCAD
Strong understanding of drafting standards and the application of GD&T (ASME Y14.5)
Hands-on proficiency in mechanical assembly
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, or equivalent experience

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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