What To Expect
We are looking for a highly motivated and hands-on Sr. Mechanical Engineer to join the Manufacturing Test Engineering team – part of the “machine that builds the machine.” This team designs and builds robust, data-driven test systems for Tesla’s power electronics used in vehicles, energy storage, charging solutions, and humanoid robots. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and thrives in a fast-paced, high-responsibility environment. They take pride in hands-on problem solving, have strong analytical skills, and are eager to learn and share knowledge. This role requires flexibility and a willingness to travel both domestically and internationally to support equipment development, deployment, and collaboration with global teams. This position plays a key role in shaping the quality and performance of Tesla’s core technologies and is based in Toronto, Reno, or Palo Alto.

What You'll Do

Machine design of automated test equipment, which includes preparing detailed-level CAD models, pneumatic diagrams, and verifying designs using structural and thermal FEA, CFD, tolerance stack-up

Create detailed drawings and coordinate with vendors to fabricate custom machined parts, weldments, and sheet metal components

Selection and integration of commercial components, sensors, servos, pneumatic actuators, etc.

Lead conceptual equipment development and carefully balance product specifications, process requirements, layout complexity, cost, and lead-time limits

Review, identify, and provide feedback on performance, design simplicity, robustness, assembly, and installation

Support building, debugging, validation and equipment duplication efforts, and fine-tune equipment for release to production

Perform on-site and off-site acceptance testing (SAT/FAT) of test equipment

What You'll Bring

Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics Engineering, or equivalent experience

5+ years of experience as Mechanical/Mechatronics/Automation Engineer with focus in automation, machine design, robotics, or product development

Versed in SolidWorks, PDM, and Ansys, or similar CAD/CAE software

Strong understanding of drafting standards and the application of GD&T (e.g., ASME Y14.5)

Knowledgeable in solid mechanics, pneumatics, hydraulics, dynamics, material selection, prototyping, testing methods, everyday machining, and fabrication processes

Exposure to a wide variety of test systems, production machinery, industrial sensors, actuators, and equipment (pogo-pins, pressure transducers, temperature controllers, current meters, etc.)

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