Mechanical Design Engineer Jobs in Austin, TX
Mechanical Design Engineer jobs in Austin, Texas concentrate in the Domain, the East Riverside corridor, and the Mueller district, with strong demand across semiconductor equipment, defense systems, and consumer electronics hardware. Tesla, Amazon, and AMD are among the employers actively hiring. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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As a Mechanical Design Engineer in Tesla's Battery Cell Formation team, you will be responsible for the mechanical side of battery formation and testing equipment. You will be joining a team that works closely manufacturing engineers, equipment engineers, and controls engineers. We are hardcore and the work is fast-paced and challenging – Tesla’s mission and vision must excite you.
Cell formation is one of the few fields that pushes the limits of a wide breadth of mechanical engineering. You will be required know and apply statics & dynamics, fluids & thermals, mechanics & vibration, etc. Our work is highly multi-disciplinary and you will be expected know or learn basic controls methodology, controls hardware and sensor selection, and machine design. Strong design skills, a ‘first-principles’ approach to problem solving, and curiosity to learn and develop are must-haves.
At Tesla, our design work doesn't only exist on a computer screen - design engineers will drive prototype builds, engineering testing, and validation of our equipment. You will own the equipment design from conception thru all of its phase builds and on to mass-production SOP and beyond. You will also be tasked with solving problems that will require you to dive deep into fully understanding and clearly defining the problem, performing root cause analysis, and developing a way to solve it and proving its efficacy thru practical validation.
What You'll Do
- Modeling and design of mechanical components and assemblies including plastics, sheet metal, fasteners, and other components
- Selection and application of appropriate off the shelf components including motors, bearings, gears, sensors, pneumatics, cables, fasteners, thermal hardware, etc.
- Mechanical design analysis including thermal, tolerances, structural, vibrations, kinematics, fluids, etc.
- Solve electronics packaging issues including: thermal management, fastening, connector application, busbar design, cable routing, etc.
- Develop engineering test plans for designs
- Create drawing packages and manufacturing instructions for parts and assemblies
- Assist in engineering prototype builds and component fabrication
- Collaborate with other mechanical, systems, electrical, digital control, manufacturing, industrial design, and test engineers to take designs from prototype through mass production
What You'll Bring
- 5 or more years of experience as a Mechanical Engineer
- Experience with SolidWorks CAD and PDM software
- Experience with machine design
- Strong understanding of drafting standards and the application of GD&T (e.g., ASME Y14.5)
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
- Proven strong understanding of engineering fundamentals and ability to apply them to equipment design and process development for high volume manufacturing
- Solid base of failure mode analysis and problem solving skills
- Working knowledge of mechanics, kinematics, and structure design, thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid dynamics
- Experience on student engineering teams and organizations such as BAJA or Formula SAE, or similar, is a plus
Compensation and 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
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.
As a Mechanical Design Engineer in Tesla's Battery Cell Formation team, you will be responsible for the mechanical side of battery formation and testing equipment. You will be joining a team that works closely manufacturing engineers, equipment engineers, and controls engineers. We are hardcore and the work is fast-paced and challenging – Tesla’s mission and vision must excite you.
Cell formation is one of the few fields that pushes the limits of a wide breadth of mechanical engineering. You will be required know and apply statics & dynamics, fluids & thermals, mechanics & vibration, etc. Our work is highly multi-disciplinary and you will be expected know or learn basic controls methodology, controls hardware and sensor selection, and machine design. Strong design skills, a ‘first-principles’ approach to problem solving, and curiosity to learn and develop are must-haves.
At Tesla, our design work doesn't only exist on a computer screen - design engineers will drive prototype builds, engineering testing, and validation of our equipment. You will own the equipment design from conception thru all of its phase builds and on to mass-production SOP and beyond. You will also be tasked with solving problems that will require you to dive deep into fully understanding and clearly defining the problem, performing root cause analysis, and developing a way to solve it and proving its efficacy thru practical validation.
What You'll Do
- Modeling and design of mechanical components and assemblies including plastics, sheet metal, fasteners, and other components
- Selection and application of appropriate off the shelf components including motors, bearings, gears, sensors, pneumatics, cables, fasteners, thermal hardware, etc.
- Mechanical design analysis including thermal, tolerances, structural, vibrations, kinematics, fluids, etc.
- Solve electronics packaging issues including: thermal management, fastening, connector application, busbar design, cable routing, etc.
- Develop engineering test plans for designs
- Create drawing packages and manufacturing instructions for parts and assemblies
- Assist in engineering prototype builds and component fabrication
- Collaborate with other mechanical, systems, electrical, digital control, manufacturing, industrial design, and test engineers to take designs from prototype through mass production
What You'll Bring
- 5 or more years of experience as a Mechanical Engineer
- Experience with SolidWorks CAD and PDM software
- Experience with machine design
- Strong understanding of drafting standards and the application of GD&T (e.g., ASME Y14.5)
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
- Proven strong understanding of engineering fundamentals and ability to apply them to equipment design and process development for high volume manufacturing
- Solid base of failure mode analysis and problem solving skills
- Working knowledge of mechanics, kinematics, and structure design, thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid dynamics
- Experience on student engineering teams and organizations such as BAJA or Formula SAE, or similar, is a plus
Compensation and 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
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.
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Mechanical Design Engineer Jobs in Austin: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mechanical design engineer job in Austin?
Austin's strongest hiring comes from semiconductor equipment manufacturers, defense contractors, and consumer electronics hardware companies clustered in the Domain and the Northwest Hills corridor. Candidates with SolidWorks or CREO proficiency and hands-on prototyping experience stand out in this market. Targeting mid-size hardware startups alongside established defense and chip-equipment firms broadens your options considerably, and Austin's active engineering meetup scene gives you direct access to hiring teams before roles post publicly.
Which companies hire mechanical design engineers in Austin?
Companies currently hiring mechanical design engineers in Austin include Tesla, Amazon, and AMD, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Austin's employer mix leans toward semiconductor equipment, defense systems integrators, and fast-growing consumer hardware startups, with several major tech companies also maintaining hardware engineering teams in the city.
Are there remote mechanical design engineer jobs in Austin?
Yes, but remote work is limited for this role because mechanical design engineering is inherently hands-on, requiring access to labs, prototypes, and manufacturing equipment. About 9% of mechanical design engineer openings tied to Austin are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those tend to cover design-review, CAD modeling, and documentation tasks rather than full product cycles. On-site or hybrid arrangements remain the norm across Austin's hardware and defense employers.
How can I get a mechanical design engineer job in Austin with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Austin is through co-op or internship programs at the city's semiconductor equipment and defense contractors, several of which run structured rotational programs for new graduates. Targeting roles titled junior mechanical engineer or product development engineer at Austin hardware startups lowers the experience bar while building a portfolio fast. A strong SolidWorks or Fusion 360 project portfolio and any University of Texas capstone work that produced a physical prototype will give you a concrete edge when applying to Austin employers.
Which industries hire the most mechanical design engineers in Austin?
Most mechanical design engineer openings in Austin sit in Manufacturing, Retail, and Education, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Austin's position as a semiconductor manufacturing hub and a growing defense electronics center drives consistent demand across those sectors, making the city one of the more active markets in the South for hardware-focused engineering roles.
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