Mechanical Design Engineer, Automated Test Equipment Tesla Motors, Inc. paid holidays, flex time, 401(k) United States, Nevada, Sparks 1 Electric Avenue (Show on map) Sep 12, 2026

What to Expect We are seeking a highly motivated, hands-on Mechanical Design Engineer to join our Manufacturing Test Engineering group as part of Tesla's "machine that builds the machine". Our team plays a critical role in defining the quality, reliability, and performance of Tesla's core technologies. We design and deliver robust, data-centric test systems for power electronics used across Tesla Energy, Charging, and Vehicle platforms. The ideal candidate takes pride in hands-on engineering, demonstrates strong analytical capability, exceptional organizational skills, and meticulous attention to detail, and thrives in a fast-paced environment where superior work is expected, recognized, and rewarded. This role requires flexibility and a willingness to travel both domestically and internationally to support equipment development, deployment, and close collaboration with our global teams. Final leveling will be determined after the interview process based on experience and qualifications. What You'll Do

Architect automated test equipment, produce detailed-level CAD models, pneumatic diagrams, and verify designs using structural and thermal FEA and CFD

Conceptual equipment development and carefully balance product specifications, process requirements, layout complexity, cost, and lead-time limits

Identify opportunities and implement performance, robustness, ease of assembly improvements

Analyze system constraints and propose innovative solutions

Support building, debugging, validation and equipment duplication efforts, and fine-tune equipment for release to production

Conduct detailed testing and validation of installed machinery to ensure robustness and quality

Perform on-site and off-site acceptance testing (SAT/FAT) of test equipment What You'll Bring

2+ years of experience as Mechanical/Mechatronics/Automation Engineer with focus in automation, machine design, robotics, and product development

Experience transitioning products and processes from prototype to production

Knowledge in solid mechanics, pneumatics, hydraulics, dynamics, material selection, prototyping, testing methods, everyday machining, and fabrication processes

Exposure to sensors, microcontrollers, robots, relays

Versed in SolidWorks, PDM, Ansys, or similar CAD/CAE software

Experience on student engineering teams and organizations such as BAJA or Formula SAE, or similar, is a plus

Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience

Benefits 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