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Staff Mechanical Design Engineer, Automation

Tesla
Sparks, NV Full Time
POSTED ON 1/28/2026 CLOSED ON 2/26/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Mechanical Design Engineer, Automation position at Tesla?

What To Expect
The manufacturing automation development engineering team is looking for a highly motivated Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to concept, design, build, and ramp custom automated manufacturing equipment 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 SolidWorks CAD and PDM software
  • Experience with automation equipment design and custom machine-building
  • Experience with various manufacturing processes (i.e., 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


  • Benefits
    Compensation and 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


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