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Mechanical Design Engineer

🏢 Tesla • 📍 Austin, TX


Accelerating Sustainability

Tesla is building a world powered by solar energy, running on batteries and transported by electric vehicles. Our Gigafactory in Texas is the heart of our production.

The Role: Engineering the Future of Motion

Think about the door handle of a car or the hinge of a trunk. It has to work perfectly 100,000 times, in the freezing cold and the burning heat. As a Mechanical Engineer, you design these parts. You take a piece of raw metal or plastic and turn it into a high-tech component that is both strong and beautiful. You are a modern-day inventor, using computers and 3D printers to build the physical parts of the world's most advanced cars.

Responsibilities

  • Design mechanical components and systems using CATIA or SolidWorks.
  • Perform thermal and structural simulations to ensure part durability.
  • Work on the assembly line to optimize manufacturing processes.
  • Select and test new materials for weight reduction and safety.

Salary & Benefits

Expected pay: $120,000 - $170,000. Tesla offers stock options, medical benefits, and the chance to work on products that are changing the world.

Requirements

Degree in Mechanical Engineering. Strong hands-on experience with prototyping and a passion for sustainable technology.