What To Expect
Tesla is looking for an exceptionally skilled and motivated Mechanical Engineer to design the next generation of batteries, solar hardware, EV chargers and energy management products for the home. You will specify, design and test the enclosures, busbars, harnesses, thermal components and other hardware that make up our products. You will be part of a small mechanical design team that is working on multiple products in parallel. Each of those product programs requires working as part of a multi-disciplinary team from concept to mass production.
What You'll Do
Modeling and design of mechanical systems and components including plastic, metal and sheet metal parts, conductors, insulators, wire-harnesses, fasteners, and other componentsMechanical design analysis including thermal, structural, design for assembly, and design for testSolve electronics packaging issues including: isolation, EMC, RF transmission, thermal management, interconnection, shock and vibration management, etc.Utilize engineering principles to create test plans, identify root causes for field or test failures and implement fixesCreate drawing packages and instructions for proper manufacturing and assembly of designsAssist in engineering prototype builds and component fabricationCollaborate with other mechanical, systems, electrical, digital control, manufacturing test, industrial design, and test engineers to meet design and program needs
What You'll Bring
2+ years’ experience designing high volume electronics products or appliancesEquivalent experience in high volume automotive hardware or lower volume power products (inverters, transformers, etc) is also acceptableDeep 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 using CATIA v6 preferred but not requiredExperience with DFMEA, DVP&Rs, failure analysis, statistical control methodsKnowledge of GD&T, finite element analysis and design for reliability conceptsExperience with designing products that receive international safety certifications
Benefits
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:
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 - $300,000/annual salary + 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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