Tesla · 3 months ago
Mechanical Design Engineer, Optimus Battery, Battery Engineering
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$106K/yr - $207K/yrTesla is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer for their Optimus Battery Design Team, focused on creating high-performance battery systems for humanoid robots. The role involves full product design responsibility, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and innovative problem-solving to advance battery technology.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Full product design responsibility, from concept through production launch and ramp
Complete 3D design of complex parts and assemblies
Advance product performance while driving down cost and mass through part and process improvements
Develop new technologies, supported with early process development
Build scrappy hands-on prototypes
Define specifications for parts, tests, suppliers, and in-house manufacturing
Draft and release 2D part and assembly drawings
Own basic testing and analysis while supporting system level testing and analysis
Root cause test failures and production problems
Travel to support production launch and ramp (supplier visits, on-site at Tesla factories)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
Any level of experience from new grad to seasoned engineer
Engineering fundamentals in heat transfer, mechanics, statistics, fluids, and basic electronics
Sharp 3D CAD skills with 3DX experience being a plus
A detail-oriented personality with solid documentation and reporting skills
Willingness to try things quickly and learn fast to iterate at max speed
Benefits
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
Company
Tesla
Tesla is an electric vehicle and clean energy company that provides electric cars, solar, and renewable energy solutions.
Founded in 2003
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
Tesla has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Represents job field similar to this job
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (2796)
2024 (2113)
2023 (1304)
2022 (1227)
2021 (1102)
2020 (723)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$20.12BKey Investors
Societe GeneraleEuropean UnionPennDOT
2024-10-05Post Ipo Debt· $783M
2023-09-13Grant· $159.6M
2023-08-15Grant· $0.23M
Leadership Team
Vaibhav Taneja
Chief Financial Officer
Tom Zhu
SVP of Automotive
Recent News
2026-01-12
2026-01-12
2026-01-12
Company data provided by crunchbase