Mechanical Design Engineer, Battery Structures Design
Description For Mechanical Design Engineer, Battery Structures Design
Tesla's Structural Design team is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their Battery Structures Design team in Palo Alto. This role is crucial in developing and improving the structural components of Tesla's electric vehicles, focusing on battery integration and safety. The position offers an opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology while contributing to sustainable transportation solutions.
The role involves working closely with various engineering teams, including Pack, Module, Devices, and Electronics Engineering. You'll be responsible for designing components that form the foundation of Tesla's battery systems, ensuring both efficiency and safety. The position requires strong engineering fundamentals and hands-on problem-solving skills, with opportunities to influence both current and future vehicle designs.
As part of Tesla's innovative environment, you'll collaborate with factory-based colleagues, participate in line launches, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. The role offers competitive compensation ranging from $92,720 to $206,520 annually, plus comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with employer match, and stock purchase options.
This is an ideal opportunity for an engineer passionate about sustainable energy and electric vehicles, offering the chance to work on groundbreaking technology while solving complex engineering challenges. The role combines technical expertise with practical application, making it perfect for someone who enjoys hands-on work and creative problem-solving in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities For Mechanical Design Engineer, Battery Structures Design
- Integrate vehicle and battery cells seamlessly
- Partner with manufacturing engineering teams for new processes and materials
- Serve as local design authority for line launches and design changes
- Conduct component and system level testing
- Perform root-cause analysis for design issues
- Collaborate with Manufacturing, Process, and Quality teams
- Own product improvements (cost, complexity reductions)
- Create 3D designs and GD&T drawings of complex parts and assemblies
Requirements For Mechanical Design Engineer, Battery Structures Design
- Strong engineering fundamentals in materials and mechanics
- Demonstrated problem-solving ability
- Detail-oriented with solid documentation skills
- Strong experience in CAD modeling
- Creative engineering solution mindset
- Prior experience in relevant engineering field (preferred)
- Experience in high volume manufacturing (preferred)
Benefits For Mechanical Design Engineer, Battery Structures Design
- Medical Insurance with $0 payroll deduction options
- Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
- Dental and Vision Insurance with $0 contribution options
- HSA with company contribution
- Healthcare and Dependent Care FSA
- 401(k) with employer match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plans
- Life Insurance and AD&D
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time
- Back-up childcare
- Commuter benefits
- Employee discounts
