Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Mechanical Design Engineer - Optimus Battery, Battery Engineering

Design EngineeringPosted on Nov 10

Full-timePalo Alto, CA, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience is required.
Any level of experience from new graduate to seasoned engineer is accepted.
Engineering fundamentals in heat transfer, mechanics, statistics, fluids, and basic electronics are required.
Sharp 3D CAD skills are required.
Detail-oriented work, with solid documentation and reporting skills, is required.
Willingness to try things quickly, learn fast, and iterate at maximum speed is required.

Responsibilities

Own full product design from concept through production launch and ramp.
Complete 3D design of complex parts and assemblies.
Advance product performance while reducing cost and mass through part and process improvements.
Develop new technologies, supported by early process development.
Build hands-on prototypes.
Define specifications for parts, tests, suppliers, and in-house manufacturing.
Draft and release 2D part and assembly drawings.
Own basic testing and analysis while supporting system-level testing and analysis.
Identify root causes of test failures and production problems.
Travel to support production launch and ramp, including supplier visits and on-site work at Tesla factories.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with 3DX is a plus.

Category	Design
Location	Palo Alto, California
Requisition ID	289491
Type	Full-time

Job Description

<p>Mechanical Designers on the Optimus Battery Design Team won’t just design batteries—we must make them. We seek individuals passionate about designing and building safe, reliable, and high-performance battery systems for Tesla’s mass-produced humanoid robots. This role demands solving unprecedented challenges, such as innovating cooling systems and designing for high speed automation, while delivering what will be the highest-volume production battery pack in Tesla’s history.</p><p>Success in this role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams, resilience in the face of shifting priorities, and the ability to thrive under tight deadlines. Strong mechanical fundamentals are essential to push the boundaries of physical possibility and shape the future of humanoid robotics. Join our growing team to pioneer groundbreaking solutions and leave a lasting impact on the evolution of battery technology.</p>

Job Responsibilities

Full product design responsibility, from concept through production launch and ramp
Complete 3D design of complex parts and assemblies
Advance product performance while driving down cost and mass through part and process improvements
Develop new technologies, supported with early process development
Build scrappy hands-on prototypes
Define specifications for parts, tests, suppliers, and in-house manufacturing
Draft and release 2D part and assembly drawings
Own basic testing and analysis while supporting system level testing and analysis
Root cause test failures and production problems
Travel to support production launch and ramp (supplier visits, on-site at Tesla factories)

Job Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
Any level of experience from new grad to seasoned engineer
Engineering fundamentals in heat transfer, mechanics, statistics, fluids, and basic electronics
Sharp 3D CAD skills with 3DX experience being a plus
A detail-oriented personality with solid documentation and reporting skills
Willingness to try things quickly and learn fast to iterate at max speed

About the Company

Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Tesla makes electric cars and batteries that store power for homes and utilities, and it develops self-driving software and humanoid robots. In 2023, its Model Y became the first electric vehicle to rank as the world's best-selling car. Buyers order the Model 3 sedan, Model Y SUV, or Cybertruck pickup directly from Tesla instead of through dealers, and they charge on its Supercharger fast-charging network. It also sells Megapack and Powerwall batteries, runs a robotaxi service, and charges drivers a monthly fee for self-driving software that still needs their supervision. Tesla was founded in 2003, with Elon Musk as its lead early investor and a recognized co-founder, and it is based in Austin, Texas.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Austin, TX
Founded: 2003

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