Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer, Automation, Optimus

Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer, Automation, Optimus Tesla Motors, Inc. paid holidays, flex time, 401(k) United States, Nevada, Sparks 1 Electric Avenue (Show on map) Apr 18, 2026 What to Expect Themanufacturing automation development engineering team islooking for a highly motivated Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to concept, design, build, and ramp custom automated manufacturing equipment for the Optimus Programs at Tesla's world-class facilities. Tesla is a demanding and fast-paced environment where you will directly own high-impact projects, developing a new generation of leading-edge manufacturing equipment. The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer works within a cross-functional organization to design, build, validate, and roll-out equipment to the manufacturing production lines. What You'll Do Own projects through their entire lifecycle, from initial concept generation through assembly and production bring-up Prepare overall machine design concepts for custom designed, special purpose equipment and systems Detail machine design of custom automated tooling, fixtures, mechanisms, robotic end of arm tooling Detailed engineering analysis of custom mechanical components including hand calcs and FEA Selection and integration of commercial components, sensors, servos, pneumatic actuators, etc. Conduct design reviews for internal team feedback and for cross-functional presentations Be a liaison between product design engineering and manufacturing production departments Create detailed drawings and coordinate with internal and external machine shops to fabricate custom machined parts, weldments, and sheet metal components Work with technician teams to assemble and commission new equipment Validate equipment performance and reliability.

Create comprehensive equipment handover packages and system documentation What You'll Bring 5 or more years of experience as a Mechanical Engineer Experience with SolidWorksCAD and PDM software Experience with automation equipment design and custom machine-building Experience with various manufacturing processes (e.g., assembly, fastening, dispensing, laser welding, electrical testing) Strong understanding of drafting standards and the application of GD&T (e.g., ASME Y14.5) Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience Compensation and Benefits 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