Senior/Lead Manufacturing Equipment Design Engineer, Automated Test Equipment

Senior/Lead Manufacturing Equipment Design Engineer, Automated Test Equipment Tesla Berlin, Germany What to Expect We re looking for a senior mechanical engineer to design, build, and deploy manufacturing test stations for Tesla products. You ll lead a team of two and own equipment from concept through production release - including hands-on build, debug, and validation (shared with other functions). This role sits in Manufacturing Test Engineering at Berlin Tesla Engineering Center, the team that builds robust, data-centric production test equipment used on Tesla lines worldwide. You ll work across mechanical, electrical, software, and controls to deliver reliable capital equipment - part of the machine that builds the machine. What You ll Do Design & technical leadership: Own architecture and detailed design of automation and test equipment in CAD; set technical standards for the team; Drive technical strategy for test equipment platforms across product lines; Lead conceptual design of new test equipment, balancing product specs, process needs, layout, cost, and lead time; Apply solid mechanics, thermal/fluid analysis, GD&T, tolerance stack-ups, and material selection; grow the team s capability in structural and thermal FEA; Design for manufacture and assembly (DFM/DFA) for complex, high-volume testers; Create pneumatic and hydraulic schematics (e.g. AutoCAD Electrical). Hands-on delivery: Lead build, debug, validation, and release of equipment into production; Run on-site and off-site acceptance testing (FAT/SAT) and make go/no-go decisions; Support continuous improvement and sustaining engineering on deployed equipment; Scale and adapt designs for global Tesla factories. Team & cross-functional leadership: Mentor and develop two mechanical engineers; provide design reviews and technical guidance; Lead design reviews with design, manufacturing, sustaining, and firmware stakeholders; Manage vendor relationships and critical deliverables; Represent the team in technical discussions with senior leadership. What You ll Bring Proven experience in equipment/machine design, manufacturing, or production test; Proven delivery of complex automation or test equipment from concept to production; Expert proficiency in SolidWorks; Solid grasp of electromechanical/mechatronic systems, measurement methods, and industrial diagnostics (hardware and software); Advanced pneumatics and hydraulics design experience; Hands-on knowledge of fabrication methods: machining, welding, sheet metal, laser cutting, etching, injection molding, 3D printing, hydroforming; Experience with DFM/DFA in high-volume manufacturing; Experience mentoring junior engineers; Clear communication and ability to influence senior stakeholders; Comfort leading cross-functional work in fast-paced, ambiguous environments; Bachelor s or Master s in Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering (or equivalent experience); A portfolio that shows technical leadership and measurable impact. Preferred Equipment deployment across multiple global manufacturing sites; High-volume automotive or consumer electronics manufacturing background; Familiarity with Industry 4.0, data-driven manufacturing, and IoT-enabled test equipment; Patents or publications in automation or test equipment. Apply Now