Tesla · 3 months ago
Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer, High Voltage Distribution
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$106K/yr - $207K/yrTesla is a leading company in the automotive industry focusing on innovative technology solutions. They are seeking a Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer for their High Voltage Distribution team, which is responsible for delivering power efficiently within the vehicle's powertrain and designing components such as chargeports and cables.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Design and support products from concept to production, working with stakeholders from manufacturing, systems, firmware, reliability, test, supply chain and production
Work closely with engineers throughout powertrain and vehicle engineering to develop a highly integrated and efficient HV system
Design assemblies including chargeports, cables, busbars, junction boxes and connectors
Design mechanical components including busbars, cables, plastics, castings, seals and stampings
Push the boundaries of vehicle charging and high voltage distribution
Develop new technologies to advance vehicle performance while reducing cost and mass
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals (structural design, materials, statics, dynamics, heat transfer, fluids, etc.)
Proficiency in 3D modeling and 2D drafting, Catia V5/V6 is a plus
Proficiency in GD&T
Experience designing high voltage parts and systems
Hands on prototyping and build experience
Strong communication and documentation skills
Experience designing for high volume manufacturing and familiarity with varied manufacturing processes
Design for manufacturability, design for reliability and the development of test plans
Experience with FSAE, Baja, Solar Car, Hyperloop etc
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.
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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