Mechanical Design Engineer, Energy & Optimus Integration

The Product Design Integration team at Tesla is involved from the earliest stages of development, to establish the product architecture and layout with consideration for many attributes (styling, cost, mass, manufacturability, performance, service, NVH, reliability, etc.). The team works on all Tesla programs within the Energy and Humanoid Robotics products. The team works with design engineering, styling, manufacturing teams, and others to develop compatible designs while ensuring product level attributes are optimized. As the design matures, the team builds physical representations of the product to validate key decisions and further refine the design prior to tooling and manufacture.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical design and packaging of components to meet product and system level requirements while optimizing for product attributes
• Lead product integration reviews, mediate trade-off situations to ensure design solutions are aligned with product attribute targets
• Lead packaging master section development supporting Class A surface development and product integration feasibility
• Support and execute virtual builds, development buck, physical prototypes, and pre-series production
• Manage top-level product CAD and BOM, use best practices for ensuring CAD completeness and compatibility, support release process

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Experience in energy products, high voltage battery or robot integration and packaging, must have experience in full product lifecycle from concept through production
• Extensive understanding of design principles that support functional product systems design
• Knowledgeable in part manufacturing processes from circuit boards to large castings
• Outstanding design, packaging, and 3D modeling skills; CATIA experience is an advantage
• Proven problem solving and strong communication skills
• Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment
• Experience with product lifecycle management tools is an advantage
• Passion for energy efficiency or robotics

Compensation and Benefits

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)
• 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 $92,720 - $206,520/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefitsPay 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. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job