Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Senior Electromechanical Product Design Engineer

Design EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timePalo Alto, CA, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience is required.
Three to five years of demonstrated success in the mechanical engineering field is required.
Knowledge of high-volume manufacturing processes such as injection molding, die casting, stamping, and extrusion is required.
Demonstrated mechanical engineering fundamentals are required.
Strong documentation and reporting skills are required.
Proficiency in computer-aided design modeling is required.
Travel of 10–15% is expected.

Responsibilities

Design mechanical components and mechanisms related to electrical connections, conductors, assembly aids, and vehicle integration parts.
Develop novel technologies that enable wiring automation and higher-performance low-voltage systems.
Perform thermal and structural modeling of components and systems.
Build prototypes and perform functional validation in laboratories and prototype vehicles.
Work with cross-functional engineering and integration teams to develop functional systems.
Work with electrical engineers and printed circuit board assembly designers to integrate components into electromechanical systems.
Collaborate with test and reliability engineers to validate new designs through accelerated testing.
Work with manufacturing and automation engineers and suppliers to transition concepts to production.
Mentor junior engineers by providing technical oversight or coaching as necessary.

Desired Qualifications

Experience in electromechanical product design is a plus.
Experience with CATIA is highly valued but not required.

Category	Engineering & Information Technology
Location	PALO ALTO, California
Requisition ID	287326
Type	Full-time

Job Description

The Electrical Distribution System is the connective framework which provides power and communications connectivity to every device in Tesla products. From connection and termination design to automated wiring construction and more, the Electrical Distribution Mechanical Design team rethinks how electronic systems are designed and assembled from first principles, and how vehicles are manufactured as a result. With fast paced innovation and collaboration, we routinely tackle extremely difficult engineering challenges and continuously push beyond what was deemed possible regarding performance, manufacturing, automation, timing, and cost. Our novel and often patented technologies and collaboration with other cross-functional engineering teams enable unequaled world class performance and vertical integration in Tesla’s vehicle and energy products. We are looking for engineers who reason from first principles and can take a product from design and prototype through manufacturing, testing, and production ramp. Recent work includes the 48V distribution system, connectivity in Cybertruck, CyberCab and Semi, Low Voltage Connector Standard (LVCS), and more.

Job Responsibilities

Design mechanical components and mechanisms related to electrical connections, conductors, assembly aids and vehicle integration parts
Develop novel technologies that unlock wiring automation and enable higher performance LV systems
Perform thermal/structural modeling of components and systems
Build prototypes and perform functional validation in both laboratory and prototype vehicles
Work with cross functional engineering and integration teams to develop functional systems
Work with electrical engineers and PCBA designers to integrate components into electro-mechanical systems
Collaborate with test and reliability engineers to validate new designs in accelerated testing
Work with manufacturing/ automation engineers and suppliers to transition concepts to production
Mentor junior engineers by providing technical oversight or coaching as necessary

Job Requirements

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience 
3-5 years of demonstrated success in the mechanical engineering field, experience in electromechanical product design is a plus
Knowledge of high-volume manufacturing processes such as injection molding, die casting, stamping, extrusion, etc.
Demonstratable mechanical engineering fundamental knowledge
Detail oriented personality with solid documentation and reporting skills
Proficiency in CAD modeling, CATIA experience highly valued but not required
10-15% of travel is expected

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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