What to Expect
Tesla's isseekinga highly motivatedMechanical DesignEngineer to work on a critical challenge facing the world's energy transition - Battery Recycling.In this role, you will oversee the deployment of commercial scale assets that enable Tesla to recover critical metals from scrap streams.
What You'll Do
- Provide technical ownership and review of mechanical designs for quality, feasibility, constructability, safety, and adherence to best practices
- Work projects through concept development, detailed design, procurement, fabrication, installation, and commissioning
- Partner closely with maintenance, operations, controls, EHS, and quality teams to ensure projects meet production, reliability, and safety requirements
- Execute mechanical troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement efforts during installation and commissioning
- Conduct walkdowns with site representatives to verify proper installation
- Developconstruction plan taking into consideration arrival time, and rigging strategy
- Coordinate building and utilities construction with infrastructure teams based on equipment needs
- Review and comment on incoming vendor documents (calculations, drawings, data sheets etc.) to ensure accuracy, conformance to codes/specification/practices
- Develop conceptual layouts and cost studies as necessary
- Confirm pressure vessels meet ASME Sec VIII, Div. 1 and ASME B 31.3 requirements
What You'll Bring
- Degree or Equivalent Experience in Mechanical Engineeringor related field
- 4+ yearsof mechanical experience in a commercial scale manufacturing environment, ideally specializing in chemical process equipment
- Strong mechanical fundamentalswith demonstrated ability to apply engineering judgement to real-world equipment and manufacturing problems
- Experience designing,procuring,installing, and commissioning capital equipment
- Hands-on experience supporting operating equipment, including troubleshooting, root causeanalysis, repair scopes, and design improvements
- Proficiency with 3D CAD tools
- Working knowledge offabrication, machining, welding, and assembly processes
- Familiarity with applicableengineering codes and standards (ASME, API, PIP)
- Strong organizational and communication skills, with ability to engage in technical discussions across engineering disciplines
- Up to 50% travel
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
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Tesla Motors, Inc.
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
May 22, 2026