What to ExpectWe are looking for a highly motivated and hands‑on Sr. Mechanical Engineer to join the Manufacturing Test Engineering team – part of the “machine that builds the machine.” This team designs and builds robust, data‑driven test systems for Tesla's power electronics used in vehicles, energy storage, charging solutions, and humanoid robots. The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, organized, and thrives in a fast‑paced, high‑responsibility environment. They take pride in hands‑on problem solving, have strong analytical skills, and are eager to learn and share knowledge. This role requires flexibility and a willingness to travel both domestically and internationally to support equipment development, deployment, and collaboration with global teams.This position plays a key role in shaping the quality and performance of Tesla's core technologies and is based at our Gigafactory in Reno, Nevada.What You'll DoLead the mechanical design of automated test equipment, including architecture definition, detailed CAD modeling, and pneumatic schematics. Verify designs through structural and thermal FEA, CFD, and tolerance stack‑up analysis.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 Bring5+ years' 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 a wide variety of test systems, production machinery, industrial sensors, actuators, and equipment (pogo-pins, pressure transducers, temperature controllers, current meters, etc.).Versed in SolidWorks, PDM, and Ansys, or similar CAD/CAE software.Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics Engineering, or equivalent experience.BenefitsCompensation and BenefitsAlong 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 deductionFamily‑building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefitsDental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contributionCompany Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High‑Deductible medical plan with HSAHealthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefitsCompany paid Basic Life, AD&DShort‑term and long‑term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)Employee Assistance ProgramSick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid HolidaysBack‑up childcare and parenting support resourcesVoluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insuranceWeight Loss and Tobacco Cessation ProgramsTesla Babies programCommuter benefitsEmployee discounts and perks program#J-18808-Ljbffr