at Tesla Inc. in Elgin, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - ElginJob Category Engineering & Information Technology
Location ELGIN, Illinois
Req. ID 82321
Job Type Full-time
Tesla participates in the E-Verify Program
What to Expect
The Role:
The primary function of a
Mechanical Design Engineer at Tesla is to create robust machine design
concepts and detailed drawing packages for custom designed machine build
projects and support the entire design and build project cycle.
Responsibilities:
* Use
mechanical design software to create complete mechanical design concepts for
robust and low-risk machine designs that will complete the project scope within
the budget and schedule parameters defined by the project scope documents.
* Identify
areas of risk and work quickly to prototype and mitigate risk.
* Know and
understand the project scope, specifications, and any regulatory
requirements that are applicable to the machine being developed.
* Complete
mechanical design analysis as required to ensure the machine design will meet
all project requirements.
* Attend meetings,
including project status and review meetings, checkout meetings, and acceptance
meetings. This includes leading all internal and design review meetings
for the project.
* Create
complete, organized, detailed print packages and coordinate and conduct release
to fabrication meetings.
* Work with
component suppliers to specify and acquire quotes for machine commercial
components that are needed for the machine design.
* Keep the
project manager abreast of all out-of-scope work through thorough execution of
Engineering Change Orders (ECO).
* Support
the fabrication, assembly and debug processes for the project as
required. Lead the mechanical debug activities to ensure the machine
assembly and debug phases of the project are completed on schedule.
* Know,
understand and execute all company standard operating procedures related to the
machine design and build process.
Work Environment
This
job operates in a professional office and assembly shop floor
environment. Employees may also work at other Tesla manufacturing
sites. While performing the duties of this job, employees may be exposed
to moving mechanical parts.
Physical
Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be
met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this
job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
* While
performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be
independently mobile.
* The
employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with
peers, and co-workers.
* This
position requires the occasional use of basic hand tools
* This
position requires standing, sitting, walking, bending, kneeling and stooping
for long lengths of time.
Position
Type/Expected Hours of Work
This
is a full-time position, Monday through Friday. Occasional
evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.
Travel
Up to 20% travel is expected for this position.
Requirements
* Bachelor's
degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field from an accredited
institution
* Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to conceptualize and create mechanical designs
* Proficiency in using Solidworks modeling 3D CAD design software. PDM experience is a plus.
* Excellent
verbal and written communication skills, with specific ability to write at a
professional and technical level
* Organized
and detail-oriented
* Desire to
work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
* Strong communication
skills
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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)
LGBTQ+ care concierge services
401(k) with... For full info follow application link.
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
