What to Expect The Mechanical Engineer will be part of the Tesla Energy Service Engineering function, responsible for the design, documentation, integration, and training of custom service tooling/sustaining hardware and procedures to assist in the rapid development and maintenance of Tesla’s energy storage solutions, including Megapack, Supercharger and Powerwall products.

We are looking for a skilled and motivated individual who will keep pushing this evolving energy industry forward by leading all local service tooling/sustaining mechanical design in the APAC region through problem statement, concept, prototype, pilot to production.

This is an prospect to become a key part of a fast-growing world-class organisation, supporting the latest commercial energy technologies.

What You'll Do

- Own mechanical design, testing, and release of service/installation tooling used in commercial energy applications.
- Utilise engineering principles to create test and rollout plans for designs. Customise test plans to local regulations in the APAC region (local UL, CE, ROHS compliance release of product included).
- Work with local field service and technical support teams to create documentation and training to support field commissioning and service actions and ensure consistent and stable global service operations.
- Capture feedback from the field to inform current/future design of tools; Definition specifications of redesign phase and prioritisation of said feature intake.
- Work with vendors to perform DFM/DFA studies to reduce cost and improve performance of service tooling for large volume, particularly for local distribution in APAC.
- Ensure program launch of new product in the APAC region has a certain “TPT” (Tooling, Process, Training) readiness.

What You'll Bring

- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics Engineering or Equivalent
- Proven experience with mechanical design and drafting. Equipment or industrial design is a plus
- Basic understanding of electrical design fundamentals.




- Ability to solve complex problems using first principles and complete projects under tight timing constraints.
- Experience with 3D CAD, CATIA or Solidworks or FEA is preferred.
- Demonstrated experience building mechanical and electrical systems.
- Comfortable defining requirements, assuring outsourced design, and constructively challenging suppliers and contractors.

Benefits

In addition to a competitive compensation package, Tesla Australia & New Zealand is pleased to offer the following benefits for permanent employees:

- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) - Purchase Tesla stock twice per year at a 15% discount
- Parental leave (no minimum employment period)
- - Primary carers – 18 weeks at full pay or 36 weeks half pay
- Secondary carers – 6 weeks full pay

- Miscarriage leave - 10 days
- Employee Vehicle Loan Program
- Novated Leasing (AU only)
- Employee Vehicle Finance program (AU only) - Tesla subsidises your loan interest
- Well-being Fund – An annual allowance of $950 USD for all employees to support their well-being in ways that are meaningful to them
- Health insurance discounts (AU only)
- Bike to work – $10 per day if you cycle to work
- Employee Assistance Program - Free and confidential counselling for all staff and their families
- Annual Flu Vaccines
- Birthday Leave, Cultural Significance Leave and Volunteer Leave

Some eligibility criteria may apply, perks detailed above are subject to change / withdrawal at Tesla’s discretion with no prior notice. Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.

📌 Mechanical Engineer, Energy, Tooling & Process, APAC (Red Hill)
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