Tesla · 1 day ago
Cell Mechanical Design Engineer, Energy Products
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$92K/yr - $199K/yrTesla is a leading company in the energy products sector, and they are seeking a highly motivated engineer to lead the mechanical design and validation of new battery cell designs. This role involves optimizing the mechanical design of battery cells to enhance performance and manufacturability, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and driving key engineering decisions from concept to mass production.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Lead end to end Li ion cell mechanical design, own CAD models, 2D drawings, tolerance analysis, and datum establishment using tools like GD&T, ASME Y14.5
Drive key engineering decisions with Tesla teams and external cell manufacturers to push new cell designs from concept to mass production, lead design validation, including test method development, data analysis, and DFMEA
Collaborate with Tesla teams and external cell vendors to define mechanical requirements including dimension, thermal, reliability, and safety requirements for new battery cell designs. Negotiate requirements and final product specifications with cell manufacturers
Develop cell mechanical characterization plans; design test fixtures and DOEs, and partner with FEA team to quantify cell mechanical fundamentals (e.g., swelling, PPR)
Lead root-cause analysis and DOEs to develop design fix solutions and corrective actions; drive design reviews and release process
Qualification
Required
Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
Strong engineering fundamentals in solid mechanics and heat transfer
Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling (CATIA V5/V6 a plus) and basic knowledge of GD&T
Working knowledge of properties and applications for common engineering metals and polymers
Demonstrated success working with cross-functional engineering and manufacturing teams
Quarterly overseas travel expected
Preferred
Direct experience in design and validation of high-volume parts manufacturing and assembly
Design collaboration with external vendors
Test design and set up
Structural / thermal FEA
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
Current Stage
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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
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Vaibhav Taneja
Chief Financial Officer
Tom Zhu
SVP of Automotive
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