Tesla · 5 months ago
Mechanical Design Engineer, Power Electronics, Next Gen Tech
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$93K/yr - $207K/yr
8+ years expTesla is at the forefront of innovation in energy and transportation, and they are seeking a Staff Mechanical Design Engineer for their Power Electronics team. This role involves leading the development of advanced power electronics technologies, focusing on enhancing performance and cost-effectiveness while collaborating with cross-functional teams to bring innovative solutions to production.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Identify and prioritize key areas for technology development in power electronics, focusing on innovations that boost power density, elevate voltage capabilities, reduce costs, and enable seamless high-level automated manufacturing
Apply creative, first-principles-based problem-solving to generate groundbreaking, new-to-the-world solutions that address complex engineering challenges
Conduct multi-physics simulations and optimizations to refine designs, ensuring they meet rigorous performance, thermal, structural, and environmental requirements
Perform in-depth cost modeling and analysis to evaluate trade-offs, optimize manufacturing processes, and drive cost-effective designs from concept to production
Collaborate with cross-functional teams—including electrical, magnetic, systems, controls and manufacturing engineers—to integrate designs into broader architectures, incorporating system-level trade-offs for maximum efficiency and reliability
Develop detailed engineering test plans, prototype builds, and validation strategies to accelerate the transition of emerging technologies from ideation to high-volume production
Oversee the modeling and design of electro-mechanical components, such as advanced heat sinks, insulation systems, and magnetic elements and custom PCBA components, while solving packaging issues like thermal management, vibration control, and electromagnetic interference
Create comprehensive drawing packages, manufacturing instructions, and assembly processes to support rapid prototyping and scalable production
Qualification
Required
8+ years of hands-on experience in mechanical design, power electronics, or a related field, with a proven track record of technical excellence in product development and innovation
Exceptional creativity and a strong foundation in first-principles thinking, enabling you to devise novel solutions that push the boundaries of what's possible
Outstanding organizational, written, and verbal communication skills to collaborate effectively and lead projects with diverse stakeholders. The ability to rally an organization and its leaders around your ideas. This is a high impact role
Expertise in cost modeling, multi-physics simulations (e.g., thermal, CFD, structural), and optimizations, with the ability to navigate system-level trade-offs and integrate them into architecture studies
Extensive knowledge of various manufacturing techniques, including injection molding, stamping, die-casting, dispensing, fastening/joining, and automated assembly processes, to ensure designs are production-ready. As well as familiarity with PCBAs and their components
Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals, including familiarity with GD&T, finite element analysis, and design for reliability
Proficiency in tools like CATIA V5/V6, MATLAB, Python, ANSYS, StarCCM or similar for design, simulation, and analysis
Solid understanding of environmental, safety, and industry standards for automotive and energy products, along with basic electrical & magnetic design principles
Benefits
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
Company
Tesla
Tesla is an electric vehicle and clean energy company that provides electric cars, solar, and renewable energy solutions.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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$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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