Tesla · 3 months ago
Sr. Sustaining Mechanical Design Engineer, HV Battery Module & Pack, Battery Engineering
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$106K/yr - $207K/yr
3+ years expTesla is a leading electric vehicle and clean energy company, and they are seeking a Sr. Sustaining Mechanical Design Engineer to improve their vehicle batteries currently in production. The role involves being the design point of contact for all Tesla vehicle batteries, launching new product variants, and collaborating with various teams to enhance product quality and efficiency.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Become first design point of contact responsible for all batteries found in all Tesla vehicles (Models S3XY) across multiple cell types
Fully understand the battery design, and the manufacturing systems that build it (factory process and equipment)
Launch new battery variants based on existing architectures (higher/lower energy packs)
Collaborate with Manufacturing, Process, and Quality to cut-over product improvements
Work with field quality and reliability to translate field failures into actionable part design changes, driving warranty improvements
Participate in battery teardowns for field and factory failures
Participate in design reviews and change control process
BOM changes, design revisions, scrappy bench-tests
Own product improvements (cost, complexity reductions) and refine product specifications
Visit suppliers for part qualifications, design change reviews, line audits, etc
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
Ability to travel up to 25% of the year to different Tesla factories & offices as well as suppliers
3+ years of full-time industry experience in battery or high-volume manufacturing environments
Strong Engineering fundamentals in heat transfer, electrical, mechanics, and basic electronics
Proficiency in CAD modeling. CATIA V5/V6 and 3DX experience is a plus
Proficiency with statistics and data analysis. SPC/Black-Belt proficiency a plus but not mandatory
A detail-oriented personality with solid documentation and reporting skills
Preferred
Preferred experience with various manufacturing processes such as plastic injection molding, metal stamping, thermoforming, welding/brazing, plating, PCBA/FPC, and bonding
Preferred experience in designing for high volume assembly, both manual and automated
Experience with student Formula Vehicle, Solar Car, Formula Baja, etc. is a plus
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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