Tesla · 2 months ago
Product Design Engineer, In House Cell Engineering
Fremont, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$93K/yr - $256K/yrTesla is seeking top engineers to design paradigm-shifting battery cells, which are critical to the performance and affordability of their electric vehicles. The role involves holistic design ownership of mechanical parts and assemblies, advancing product performance and safety, and leading multi-disciplinary collaborations.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Holistic design ownership of mechanical parts / assemblies for in-house cylindrical 4680 cell and beyond (initial concept through development, factory launch + ramp)
Advance and execute technologies that unlock new product performance and safety paradigms while reducing cost / mass and improving manufacturability
Own prototyping, basic testing and analysis (support advanced testing and analysis)
Hands-on engagement with manufacturing process and automation development
Lead multi-disciplinary collaborations across electrochemistry design, CAE, supply chain, quality, manufacturing, qualification, new product introduction
Research and benchmark competitive solutions; complete DFMEA and fault tree analysis
Define and release technical specifications (dimensional, functional, performance, manufacturing)
Author clear technical documentation & deliver live presentations
Participate in component sourcing and supplier engineering relationships
Occasional travel to Tesla factories, satellite team sites, and suppliers (domestic / international as needed)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Physics, or equivalent experience
Robust fundamentals in solid mechanics and heat transfer + demonstrated application to solve thorny problems
Experience designing for high-volume manufacturing processes such as stamping, deep drawing, plastic injection molding, heat treating, and metal welding
Familiarity with properties and applications of common engineering metals and polymers
Experience with experiment design and setup, data acquisition, analysis
Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling (CATIA V5/V6 experience is a plus)
Foundational knowledge in GD&T (proficiency is a plus)
Great communication skills (interpersonal & technical); willingness to lead discussions with internal & external groups; a team-first attitude
Resilience & independent learning— ability to hit deadlines under pressure and manage shifting requirements, multiple simultaneous priorities
Proficiency with structural / thermal FEA and hands-on fabrication skills
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
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$20.12BKey Investors
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2024-10-05Post Ipo Debt· $783M
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Chief Financial Officer
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