Staff Mechanical Design Engineer

Tesla; Richmond Hill; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electric vehicle manufacturer is seeking a Staff Mechanical Design Engineer in Richmond Hill, Ontario. The successful candidate will lead the development of conceptual equipment, create detailed CAD models, and support Production teams in optimizing performance. This mid-senior level role requires over 5 years of hands-on mechanical engineering experience, proficiency in SolidWorks, and knowledge of GD&T standards. The position offers a competitive salary range of CAD 75,000 to CAD 85,000.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a hands-on mechanical engineer.
• Versed in SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and similar CAD/CAE software.
• Proficiency in designing mechanical equipment in 2D and 3D CAD.

Responsibilities

• Lead conceptual equipment development.
• Create 3D CAD models and detailed drawings for manufacturing.
• Provide mechanical engineering support to resolve design issues.

Skills

Mechanical design

SolidWorks

GD&T

CNC machining

Pneumatics

Tools

PDM

AutoCAD

Job description

Overview

Staff Mechanical Design Engineer role at Tesla.

What You'll Do

• Lead conceptual equipment development and carefully balance product specifications, process requirements, layout complexity, cost, and lead-time limits
• Contribute to equipment development to realize new / innovative / improved manufacturing processes from proof of concept through to full scale production
• Contribute and drive improvement of equipment effectiveness, manufacturing tolerance, stability, automation, and intelligence
• Create 3D CAD models, detailed drawings with GD&T for manufacturing and assembly, mechanical BOMs, safety, and maintenance documentation
• Prepare motion studies for complex designs and create FEA studies on intricate designs – strong understanding of dynamics, force and stress analysis, and solid mechanics
• Selection and integration of commercial components, sensors, servos, pneumatic actuators, etc.
• Review, identify, and provide feedback on performance, design simplicity, robustness, assembly, and installation
• Provide mechanical engineering support to fabrication, assembly, project management and production teams to troubleshoot and resolve design issues and implement enhancements to optimize machine performance

What You'll Bring

• 5+ years of experience as a hands-on mechanical / manufacturing / design engineer / designer working on mechanical and / or electromechanical systems
• Versed in SolidWorks, PDM, AutoCAD, and / or similar CAD / CAE software
• Strong understanding of drafting standards and the application of GD&T (e.g., ASME Y14.5)
• Proficiency in designing mechanical equipment, fixtures, layouts, and tooling in 2D and 3D CAD (SolidWorks & AutoCAD preferred)
• Proficiency in creating detailed drawings from solid models for various fabrication techniques (CNC / manual machining, welding, sheet metal forming, 3D printing) and mechanical assembly methods (press fits, fastener selection)
• Knowledge of automated equipment systems and tools - robotic, vision, material handling, Conveyors, PLC, etc.
• Knowledgeable in solid mechanics, pneumatics, hydraulics, dynamics, material selection, prototyping and DoE, testing methods, common 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.)
• Experience writing production documentation, checklists, process flow diagrams, SOPs, etc.
• Experience of new equipment installations and new product startups and prior experience in high volume manufacturing or relevant engineering field is valued

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• Renewable Energy
• Semiconductor Manufacturing
• Utilities

Scarborough, Ontario, Canada

Salary: 75,000.00-$85,000.00