What To Expect
Mechanical Engineers on our engineering team don’t just design batteries— we ship them. The role requires strong fundamentals, a passion to push the boundaries of technology and the tenacity to ensure the success of your creations. Our product requirements push the limits of physical possibility, demanding extreme attention detail and the highest standard of performance, quality and manufacturability. Our team drives collaboration with many engineering groups— team players only. Tesla moves quickly, so being self-motivated and disciplined is critical. You must be passionate, but direction changes quickly, so you must also be resilient. Our team is responsible for the performance, safety, reliability, and scalability of every automotive HV battery product at Tesla.

What You'll Do

Full product design responsibility, from concept through production launch and ramp

Advancing product performance while driving down cost and mass

Developing new technologies, supported with early process development

Hands-on prototyping

Specification definition (dimensional, functional, performance, manufacturing)

Meticulous release of 2D part and assembly drawings

Owning basic testing and analysis; supporting advanced testing and analysis

Root causing test failures and production problems

Collaboration with other teams inside Tesla (manufacturing, testing, NPI, supply chain, etc.)

Close, active supplier relationships

What You'll Bring

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience

Strong Engineering fundamentals in heat transfer, fluids, mechanics, and electronics

Desire to own a lot and work hard - we have small teams and fast timelines

Demonstrated ability to create products: CAD design to hand on prototyping

Experience with various manufacturing processes such as plastic injection molding, metal stamping, thermoforming, welding/brazing, plating, heat treating, and bonding. Direct machine shop skills a plus

Experience in designing for high volume assembly, both manual and automated

Experience defining test plans, designing test setups, and analyzing data

A detail oriented personality with solid documentation and reporting skills

Proficiency in CAD modeling. CATIA V5/V6 experience a plus but not mandatory

Experience with student Formula Vehicle, Solar Car, Hyperloop etc. a plus

Benefits
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:

Medical plans > 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 Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible 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 (90 day waiting period)

Employee Assistance Program

Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly 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

$109,600 - $195,600/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits

Pay 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.

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