Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Staff Harness Engineer - Energy Products

Electrical EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

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

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
At least 10 years of progressive experience in wire harness design, development, and manufacturing support in automotive, energy storage, aerospace, or a related industry.
At least 3 years in a senior or lead engineering capacity with demonstrated technical leadership.
Strong engineering fundamentals in DC/AC circuit analysis, analog and digital signal processing, communication protocols (CAN, LIN, Ethernet), and low- and high-voltage systems.
Understanding of vehicle- or system-level engineering, including communications, functionality trade-offs, grounding, creepage and clearance, and electromagnetic compatibility strategies.
Familiarity with automated wire processing and harness manufacturing equipment, including cut-strip-crimp and ultrasonic welding.
Deep proficiency with harness design tools such as Capital Harness, Zuken E3, Catia Electrical, Creo Cabling, or equivalent.
Expertise with 3D CAD and PLM software.
Familiarity with and working knowledge of mechanical systems, including thermal management, heat dissipation, vibration, strength, durability, and corrosion prevention.

Responsibilities

Define and own harness and interconnect architecture across multiple Energy Products programs, driving design decisions from concept through mass production.
Establish and maintain organization-wide harness design standards, DFM/DFA guidelines, connector specifications, and validation frameworks.
Lead complex trade-off studies involving cost, weight, thermal performance, serviceability, and routing, and present recommendations to senior leadership.
Design and release wire harness assemblies, including connector selection, terminal specification, wire and cable sizing, routing, and protection schemes.
Collaborate with Electrical, Mechanical, Firmware, Manufacturing, Test, and Supply Chain teams to influence product roadmaps and resolve system-level integration challenges.
Mentor and develop junior harness engineers through design reviews, knowledge sharing, and establishment of best practices.
Champion root cause analysis using 8D, fishbone, and 5-Why methods for field and production harness issues, and implement systemic corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
Lead and participate in DFMEA, DVP&R, and design review processes to ensure harness reliability and manufacturability.
Document build instructions for complex industrial wire harnesses and support manufacturing during NPI builds and production ramp, resolving harness-related build issues in real time.
Author and maintain engineering documentation, including harness drawings, specifications, test procedures, and technical reports.

Desired Qualifications

CATIA experience is preferred.

Category	Energy Engineering
Location	Palo Alto, California
Requisition ID	277270
Type	Full-time

Job Description

<p>Tesla Energy is bringing battery, solar, and charging technologies to the grid, establishing new industries and defining the future of renewable energy ecosystems. This role is at the forefront of how we will generate, distribute, and consume power today and in the future. </p><p>As a Staff Engineer on the Wire Harness Design team, you will lead the design, development, and industrialization of wire harness and interconnect systems across our energy storage and charging portfolio – working on products like Megapack and Supercharger. Our team is composed of individuals who are fast-moving, self-motivated, and resilient team players who love to solve difficult problems.  If this sounds like you, this role could be the right fit for you.  </p>

Job Responsibilities

Define and own the harness and interconnect architecture across multiple Energy Products programs, driving design decisions from concept through mass production
Establish and maintain organization-wide harness design standards, DFM/DFA guidelines, connector specifications, and validation frameworks
Lead complex trade-off studies involving cost, weight, thermal performance, serviceability, and routing, presenting clear recommendations to senior leadership
Design and release wire harness assemblies, including connector selection, terminal specification, wire/cable sizing, routing, and protection schemes
Collaborate cross-functionally with Electrical, Mechanical, Firmware, Manufacturing, Test, and Supply Chain teams to influence product roadmaps and resolve system-level integration challenges
Mentor and develop junior harness engineers through design reviews, knowledge sharing, and establishment of best practices
Champion root cause analysis (8D, fishbone, 5-Why) for field and production harness issues; implement systemic corrective actions to prevent recurrence
Lead and participate in DFMEA, DVP&R, and design review processes to ensure harness reliability and manufacturability
Document build instructions for complex Industrial wire harnesses and support manufacturing during NPI builds and production ramp, resolving harness-related build issues in real time
Author and maintain engineering documentation including harness drawings, specifications, test procedures, and technical reports

Job Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience
10+ years of progressive experience in wire harness design, development, and manufacturing support in automotive, energy storage, aerospace, or a related industry
3+ years in a senior or lead engineering capacity with demonstrated technical leadership
Solid engineering fundamentals: DC/AC circuit analysis, analog and digital signal processing, communication protocols (CAN, LIN, Ethernet), LV / HV systems 
Understanding of vehicle or system-level systems engineering including communications, functionality trade-offs, grounding, creepage and clearance, EMC strategies  
Familiarity with automated wire processing and harness manufacturing equipment (cut-strip-crimp, ultrasonic welding, etc.)
Deep proficiency with harness design tools such as Capital Harness, Zuken E3, Catia Electrical, Creo Cabling, or equivalent
Expertise with 3D CAD and PLM software (CATIA preferred) 
Familiarity with, and working knowledge of, mechanical systems: thermal, heat dissipation, vibration, strength, durability, corrosion-prevention

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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