Mechanical Design Engineer, Low Voltage
Mechanical Engineers within the Low Voltage Distribution team routinely tackle extremely difficult engineering challenges and continuously push beyond what was deemed impossible regarding electrical and thermal performance, cost, and delivery timelines. Working closely with electrical engineers, firmware engineers, and manufacturing engineers, the technologies developed by the mechanical engineering team enable world class performance in our vehicles and energy storage products. This is evident by the unequaled technology and integration in our vehicles. Such feats demand strong creativity and strict engineering rigor using first principle reasoning. The role requires utilization of skills across many disciplines.
What You'll Do
- Design mechanical components and mechanisms related to electrical connections, conductors, assembly assist and integration parts
- Develop novel technologies and novel manufacturing techniques related to the same
- Perform thermal/structural modeling of components and systems
- Build prototypes and perform functional validation in lab and in actual use case
- Work with electrical engineers and PCBA designers to integrate components into electro-mechanical systems
- Work with reliability engineers to validate design
- Work with manufacturing engineers and suppliers to transition concepts to production
What You'll Bring
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
- Demonstrated successful experience in mechanical engineering within a product design and manufacturing environment.
- Knowledge of high volume manufacturing processes such as injection molding, die casting, stamping, extrusion, etc.
- Proficiency in CAD modeling, CATIA v5 experience highly valued but not required
- 10-15% of travel is expected
Compensation and 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
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.