Tesla · 1 month ago
Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer, Charging, Power Electronics
Palo Alto, California
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$106K/yr - $207K/yr
2+ years expTesla is a leader in innovative vehicle charging solutions, and they are seeking a Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer to design world-class products for high power delivery. The role involves modeling and designing electro-mechanical parts, conducting mechanical design analysis, and collaborating with various stakeholders to integrate designs into Tesla's products.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Modeling and design of electro-mechanical parts and assemblies including plastics, sheet metal, heat sinks, insulation systems, magnetic components, high voltage connectors, fasteners, and other components
Mechanical design analysis including thermal, CFD, structural, design for assembly, and design for test
Collaborate with program stakeholders to integrate designs into vehicles, energy products, and more
Solve electronics packaging issues including: electrical isolation, sealing, thermal management, interconnection, shock and vibration management, electromagnetic interference (EMI), RF communications, etc
Develop engineering test plans for designs
Create drawing packages and manufacturing instructions for parts and assemblies
Assist in engineering prototype builds and component fabrication
Collaborate with other mechanical, systems, electrical, digital control, manufacturing, industrial design, and test engineers to take designs from prototype through mass production
Qualification
Required
2+ years of experience in mechanical design or related field OR demonstrated technical excellence in product design/analysis
Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals and physics first principles
Knowledge of GD&T, finite element analysis, and design for reliability concepts
Experience using CATIA V5 and/or V6. Experience with PLM systems, engineering changes, deviations, BOM structuring, etc
Working knowledge of MATLAB, Python, ANYSYS, StarCCM
Experience with environmental, reliability, safety, and industry standard requirements for automotive, industrial & residential products
Basic understanding of electrical design fundamentals
Experience with high volume manufacturing and automated assembly processes such as injection molding, stamping, diecast, fastening, dispensing, joining, etc
Familiarity with PCBAs and PCBA components
Strong organization, written and verbal communication skills
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
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