Tesla · 2 months ago
Mechanical Design Engineer, Battery Structures Design
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$93K/yr - $207K/yrTesla is seeking a talented Mechanical Design Engineer to join their Structural Design team within the Battery Engineering organization. This role focuses on enhancing designs for current Tesla vehicles and defining structural designs for future models, requiring collaboration with cross-functional teams to optimize performance and advance safety standards.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Improve designs for existing vehicles and define structural designs for future Tesla models
Seamlessly integrate vehicle and battery cell systems to optimize performance
Partner with manufacturing engineering teams to develop new processes and materials
Serve as the local design authority for line launches, design changes, trials, and root-cause analysis
Conduct on-site component and system-level testing to support design and specification updates
Collaborate with manufacturing, process, and quality teams to address yield barriers and scrap issues
Own product improvements focused on cost reduction and complexity simplification
Qualification
Required
Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
Strong engineering fundamentals in materials and mechanics
Demonstrated ability to identify problems and develop effective solutions
Detail-oriented approach with solid documentation and reporting skills
Strong experience in CAD modeling, with CATIA V5/3DX experience as a plus
Prior experience in a relevant engineering field, ideally in high-volume manufacturing
Proficiency in 3D design and GD&T drawings for complex parts and assemblies
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
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$20.12BKey Investors
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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
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