Mechanical Design Engineer, Powerwall Specialist

4 days ago


Stanford, California, United States Tesla Full time
About the Role

Tesla is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Mechanical Engineer to design the next generation of batteries, solar hardware, EV chargers, and energy management products for the home. As a key member of our mechanical design team, you will play a crucial role in specifying, designing, and testing the enclosures, busbars, harnesses, thermal components, and other hardware that make up our products.

Responsibilities
  • Model and design mechanical systems and components, including plastic, metal, and sheet metal parts, conductors, insulators, wire-harnesses, fasteners, and other components.
  • Perform mechanical design analysis, including thermal, structural, design for assembly, and design for test.
  • Solve electronics packaging issues, including isolation, EMC, RF transmission, thermal management, interconnection, shock, and vibration management.
  • Utilize engineering principles to create test plans, identify root causes for field or test failures, and implement fixes.
  • Create drawing packages and instructions for proper manufacturing and assembly of designs.
  • Assist in engineering prototype builds and component fabrication.
  • Collaborate with other mechanical, systems, electrical, digital control, manufacturing test, industrial design, and test engineers to meet design and program needs.
Requirements
  • 2+ years' experience designing high-volume electronics products or appliances.
  • Equivalent experience in high-volume automotive hardware or lower-volume power products (inverters, transformers, etc.) is also acceptable.
  • Deep understanding of the material science of components used in mechanical design (metals, insulators, plastics, connectors, gaskets, conductors, etc.).
  • Experience using 3D mechanical design and analysis tools (CATIA v6, HyperWorks experience preferred).
  • Experience with DFMEA, DVP&Rs, failure analysis, statistical control methods.
  • Knowledge of GD&T, finite element analysis, and design for reliability concepts.
  • Experience with designing products that receive international safety certifications.
Compensation and Benefits

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

  • Aetna PPO and HSA plans.
  • Family-building, fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits.
  • Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans.
  • 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 - $300,000/annual salary, depending on level + cash and stock awards + benefits. Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.



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