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Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer, Cell Manufacturing

Tesla Motors, Inc.
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, Texas, Austin
Feb 03, 2026
What to Expect Tesla's 4680 team'sgoal is to change the cell manufacturing industry by making the mostenergy dense andcost-effectivebattery cells in themost hightech,compactand energyefficient factoriesin the world. Tesla islooking for a SeniorMechanicalEngineer to help industrialize our cell manufacturinglinesto enable fast and efficient deploymentat scale worldwide. The individual willpossessa strong firstprinciplesknowledge ofdry and wetHVACsystem design anduse this to help the teamoptimally integrate manufacturingequipment and factory systems into onecohesive package.Thecandidatewill become the subject matter expert for factory mechanical system design within the cell team, advising manufacturing engineers on how tooptimize manufacturingtooldesign to meet product requirements while alsoactingas the4680 team'srepresentativein reviewing central factory systemdetaileddesign drawings. What You'll Do Develop mechanical system design concepts, utility locations,loads andsystem specificationsduringConceptual design/Feasibility studyphase Define / characterize all mechanical interfaces between cell manufacturing equipment and factory central systems and incorporate into cell MFG Factory REVIT Model Review/approve factory mechanical system design(airflow diagrams, schematics, P&ID's, etc.) Conduct cost / benefit analysis for localized utility systems vs. centralized (process cooling water,dust collection,etc.) Use first principles to verify / size/ optimize design ofducting / piping / central utilities (Chillers, Cooling Towers, Boilers, Fans,air handling units, pumps, heat exchangers,etc.) Liaisewith local factory engineering teamsand regulatory bodiesto understand local codesand applyto manufacturing equipment design Develop RFQsfor MFG utility systems Interface with external/ internalEngineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC)teamsduring bid and project execution phases as needed to ensure that designs and specifications meet Tesla Engineering Standards Participate in on-field construction and commissioning activities by serving as the point of contact for technical questions and real-time issue resolution. Develop in housefactory standards / specification documents Lead efforts to improve and innovate on mechanical utility system designs based on lessons learned and first principles thinking What You'll Bring Degree inMechanicalEngineering or equivalent with 5+ years of relevant experience Familiarity with project management for capital projects and a typical project lifecycle 3D Modelling software (Revit) - Essential Proficiency inAutoCAD 2D Pipe flow modelling (AFTpipeflow, Aspen, or equivalent) Experience with large facility infrastructure design (cell manufacturing, semiconductors, Chemical processing facility, etc.) Excellent team and person-to-person communication skills Wellorganized with meticulous attention to detail 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: Medical plans > 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 Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible 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 (90 day waiting period) Employee Assistance Program Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly 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