Senior Mechanical Engineer

4 weeks ago


Palo Alto, California, United States Tesla Full time

Tesla is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to contribute to the development of mechanical joining processes for our cutting-edge battery products. In this role, you will help drive technological advancement in this area as part of a small, specialized team.

Battery development is at the heart of our company, and this is an exciting opportunity to work directly on the central challenges with electric vehicles - battery cost and performance.

This is a demanding and fast-paced environment where you will work with a highly motivated team on extremely challenging projects.

Responsibilities
  • Investigate candidate mechanical joining process strategies for new high voltage battery products
  • Down-select applied joining methods and technologies
  • Provide mechanical joining Design for Manufacturability (DFM) input to product designers
  • Validate and optimize processes from early prototype builds through full volume production
  • Drive proof-of-concept to green light new and novel methods, technologies, and suppliers
  • Evaluate and evolve the mechanical joining knowledge base through standards and benchmarking
Requirements
  • 3+ years of engineering or equivalent relevant experience
  • Strong experience with fastener tightening with a focus on product and process design
  • Experience developing and implementing one or more other mechanical joining processes and equipment in high-volume production (Self-Piercing Rivets, clinching, Flowdrill Screw, RivNuts, etc)
  • Proficiency in Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)
  • Degree in Engineering, Physics, Materials, or equivalent experience
Compensation and Benefits

As a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

  • Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
  • Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • LGBTQ+ care concierge services
  • 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
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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

Expected Compensation: $80,000 - $240,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits



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