Job Description

This position involves supporting the development and industrialization of high-performance Tesla motors, focusing on mechanical design and manufacturing activities. The role requires collaboration with various engineering disciplines to enhance motor performance and reliability while ensuring efficient production processes.

Requirements

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience
1+ years experience in mechanical engineering in a product design and manufacturing environment
Experience with design and manufacturing of motors for actuators used in motion control applications
Experience prototyping stators, rotors, and geared actuators
Experience with assembly and quality control processes and systems
Hands-on experience in a machine shop environment
Knowledge and experience with engineering drawings, GD&T, tolerance stacks and FEA
Skill with 3DX (Catia), Solidworks or similar
Experience with project management of small teams of engineers and technicians
Familiarity with various electric motor, electric drive, and motion control technologies

Responsibilities

Mechanical design and industrialization of stators for integration into Tesla’s powertrains
Collaboration with electromagnetic motor design engineers and actuator engineers
Continuous improvement of existing designs to reduce cost, improve performance and reliability
Prototyping, testing and troubleshooting of electric motors
Basic fabrication, machining, wiring, general electronics, debugging, and testing
Collaboration with supply chain, vendors, and manufacturing engineers
Pilot production assembly, offering hands on support, driving process improvement, ensuring quality and manufacturing engineering support

Benefits

Employees at Tesla are often offered day-one coverage with multiple medical options (some at $0 paycheck cost), dental/vision, company HSA contributions, a 401(k) match, and equity programs. Most roles also include paid time off and holidays, family-building support, employee assistance, commuter and childcare benefits, and access to discounts and wellness programs.