Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Mechanical Design Engineer - Powerwall

Design EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timePalo Alto, CA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience designing high-volume electronics products or appliances, or equivalent experience in high-volume automotive hardware or lower-volume power products such as inverters or transformers.
Deep understanding of the material science of components used in mechanical design, including metals, insulators, plastics, connectors, gaskets, and conductors.
Experience using 3D mechanical design and analysis tools such as CATIA and Ansys.
Experience with Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA), Design Verification Plans and Reports (DVP&Rs), failure analysis, and statistical control methods.
Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), finite element analysis, and design for reliability concepts.
Experience designing products that receive international safety certifications.

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 and structural analysis, design for assembly, and design for test.
Solve electronics packaging issues, including isolation, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), radio-frequency (RF) transmission, thermal management, interconnection, and shock and vibration management.
Apply engineering principles to create test plans, identify root causes of field or test failures, and implement fixes.
Create drawing packages and instructions for proper manufacturing and assembly of designs.
Assist with engineering prototype builds and component fabrication.
Collaborate with mechanical, systems, electrical, digital control, manufacturing test, industrial design, and test engineers to meet design and program needs.

Category	Energy Engineering
Location	Palo Alto, California
Requisition ID	273547
Type	Full-time

Job Description

Tesla is looking for an exceptionally skilled and motivated Mechanical Engineer to design the next generation of batteries, solar hardware, and energy management products for the home. You will specify, design and test the enclosures, busbars, harnesses, thermal management components, and other hardware that make up our products. You will be part of a strong 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. <p><br>Roles are available at multiple seniority levels i.e. Sr, Staff, etc. for those with more experience.  </p>

Job Responsibilities

Modeling and design of mechanical systems and components including plastic, metal and sheet metal parts, conductors, insulators, wire-harnesses, fasteners, and other components
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, etc.
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

Job 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, Ansys etc.)
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

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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