Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer, Design for Packaging

Tesla Motors, Inc.
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, Texas, Austin
Jan 07, 2026
What to Expect Tesla is seeking a top-notch Mechanical Design Engineer to join our 'Design for Packaging' team to be the subject matter expert in both Product and Packaging Design to set the standard for future products and sites. Our team drives design efficiencies to reduce inbound costs by ensuring parts are designed with packaging & logistics in mind, while engineering the most optimal route from a part's origin to end destination. This role will drive high-impact changes to part design and manufacturing line equipment, revolutionizing the way we think about part presentation and driving optimization across the entire supply chain. This role requires the expert to optimize and innovate without relying on copying previous design, drawing on deep experience with packaging and product design. The ideal candidate will excel in a demanding and fast-paced environment where they will work as part of a strong, agile, and highly motivated team to accomplish some of the most ambitious projects being attempted in any industry today. A successful applicant will take pride in their thoroughness, analytical ability, organizational skills, and team mentality. What You'll Do Create part packaging solutions optimized for automation and packing density for new Tesla products, driving high-impact changes to part design and manufacturing line equipment Collaborate with Product Design and Material Flow Engineering teams to populate Plan for Every Part (PFEP) Packaging input and optimize part design for inbound logistics and automation pick-ability Establish best practices for automation packaging and maintain a single source of truth on lineside packaging handling requirements. Focus should be on modular, off-the-shelf technologies to reduce design duration and enhance scalability Collaborate with Tesla's Vehicle Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Packaging Engineering, and Factory Design teams to problem-solve, with the best E2E solution in mind Requires presenting out and negotiating against product, manufacturing, and packaging constraints based on technical and financial analysis What You'll Bring Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, or Packaging Engineering or equivalent experience Minimum of 5 years of experience in mechanical design, or a combination of mechanical design and highly automated manufacturing. Experience should include designing mechanical components and systems from concept through production validation Extensive knowledge of Packaging Design and material handling equipment along with the challenges that come with them in a manufacturing environment Prefer in-depth technical knowledge of prototyping, manufacturing, and assembly processes Familiarity with automation equipment and fixture requirements. Must understand the integration of equipment design into existing or new systems Experience with SolidWorks, CATIA or a similar modeling software. Experience drafting engineering drawings and conducting tolerance stack-up analysis Exemplary verbal and written communication skills Must be self-motivated and able to manage multiple parallel path projects Able to work under pressure while managing competing demands and tight deadlines 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