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Mechanical Design Engineer, Optimus Test Systems

Tesla Motors, Inc.
92,720 - 206,520 USD
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, California, Palo Alto
Oct 01, 2025
What to Expect We seek a highly motivated hands-on engineer for a position in the Electronics Test and Automation Group, a team focused on creating robust characterization equipment for our Optimus hardware components. This team concentrates on mechanical, electrical, and software test systems supporting Optimus development. This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a dynamic team emphasizes collaboration in our work and always encourages each other to have to fun while changing the world together. What You'll Do Design high-level and detailed-level CAD models of characterization and test equipment Layout electrical/pneumatic schematics Establish clear, concise test plans, and control test plan execution Support build, debug, validate, and fine-tune equipment for release to production Participate in initial equipment conceptual development and carefully balance productspecifications, process requirements, layout complexity, cost, and lead-time limits Able to define most efficient plan for testing, focusing on test time reduction and simplicity to promptly release equipment Interact with various design, manufacturing, sustaining, and firmware teams throughout project Establish great working relationships with vendors and managing their deliverables Continually design and implement improvements to released equipment What You'll Bring Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience 5+ years of experience as a Mechanical, Mechatronics or Test Engineer Proficiency with design process integration and electromechanical / mechatronic systems Demonstrated excellence in a Manufacturing, or Testing environment Exposure to a wide variety of test systems, production machinery, industrial sensors, andequipment (pogo-pins, pressure transducers, temperature controllers, current meters, etc.) Versed in SolidWorks, or similar 3D CAD software Experience creating technical specifications for test equipment Project Management experience is a plus Experience transitioning products and processes from prototype to production desired Knowledge of production quality metrics is a plus 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: Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna 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 Employee Assistance Program Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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 Expected Compensation $92,720 - $206,520/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.