Staff Mechanical Design Engineer, Optimus

Join to apply for the Mechanical Design Engineer, Optimus role at Tesla.What To ExpectTesla is seeking a highly skilled and motivated mechanical design engineer in the Autopilot and Electronics Product Design team to design various electronic modules for Optimus. The engineer will lead the mechanical system design to enable compute, connectivity, and similar features.What You'll DoWork closely with cross-functional teams to define product requirements and develop implementationsParticipate in prototype builds, component fabrication, testing, and validation effortsProvide hands-on support and perform data analysisDevelop designs in CAD for both detailed parts and assembliesPerform tolerance analysis, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), and other simulations and analyses before releasing designs for productionCreate 2D drawings appropriate for production and inspection methodsConduct Design for Manufacturing (DFM) reviews with suppliers and support tooling bring-upOptimize components considering performance, design, integration, size, mass, and assemblyModel and design mechanical components and assemblies including plastic, sheet metal, die cast, etc.Support development of engineering and reliability test plans, analyze test data, and troubleshoot design issuesWhat You'll BringDegree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experienceProficient in CAD; Catia experience preferredKnowledge of design of plastic injection molded, sheet metal stamping, and cast partsExperience in drafting 2D drawings with GD&TExperience in MATLAB, Python, or other modeling tools preferredProficiency in data visualization and statistical analysisAbility to perform first-principles analysis (physics, stress-strain, thermal, tolerance, cost, and mass optimization)Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaborationBasic understanding of electrical and thermal design fundamentals, familiarity with PCBAs and electronics packagingExperience taking designs from initial concept through to mass productionBenefitsAlong with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits from day 1:Aetna PPO and HSA plans with multiple medical options with $0 payroll deductionFamily-building, fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefitsDental and vision plans with $0 contribution optionsCompany-paid HSA contributions, flexible spending accounts401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefitsCompany-paid life, AD&D, disability insuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramSick and vacation time, paid holidays, flex time for salaried positionsBack-up childcare and parenting support resourcesVoluntary benefits: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, legal and pet insuranceWeight Loss and Tobacco Cessation ProgramsTesla Babies programCommuter benefitsEmployee discounts and perks programExpected Compensation: $106,400 - $256,200 annually plus cash and stock awards and benefits. Compensation varies based on location, experience, and other factors.Additional DetailsSeniority level: Entry levelEmployment type: Full-timeJob function: Engineering and Information TechnologyIndustries: Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, Renewable Energy, Semiconductor Manufacturing, UtilitiesThis job is active and accepting applications. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-17