Mechanical Design Engineer, Battery Structures Design

Tesla is a leading electric vehicle and clean energy company focused on accelerating the world's transition to sustainable energy.
$80,000 - $174,000
Embedded
Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
3+ years of experience
Automotive · AI

Description For Mechanical Design Engineer, Battery Structures Design

Tesla's Structural Design team is seeking a passionate Mechanical Design Engineer for Battery Structures Design. This role is part of the Battery Engineering team, focusing on the structural design of all Tesla vehicles. The position involves improving designs for current cars and defining designs for future vehicles, with a focus on battery components that ensure occupant safety and controlled environments for battery cells.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Integrating vehicle and battery cell designs
  • Enhancing vehicle safety and reliability
  • Collaborating with manufacturing teams on new processes and materials
  • Serving as a local design authority for various engineering processes
  • Conducting on-site component and system level testing
  • Performing root-cause analysis and corrective actions
  • Working directly with Manufacturing, Process, and Quality teams
  • Owning product improvements in cost and complexity reduction
  • Creating 3D designs and GD&T drawings for complex parts and assemblies

The ideal candidate will have:

  • Strong engineering fundamentals in materials and mechanics
  • Problem-solving skills and a creative engineering mindset
  • Attention to detail with solid documentation abilities
  • Experience in CAD modeling (CATIA V5/3DX is a plus)
  • Prior experience in relevant engineering fields and high-volume manufacturing is valued

Tesla offers a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive pay, multiple health insurance options, 401(k) with employer match, stock purchase plans, and various other financial and wellness benefits. The company is committed to diversity, equal opportunity, and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.

Join Tesla in Palo Alto, CA, and be part of a team that's redefining transportation while accelerating the transition to sustainable energy. This challenging yet rewarding opportunity allows you to work with creative teammates and develop groundbreaking technology in the electric vehicle industry.

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Responsibilities For Mechanical Design Engineer, Battery Structures Design

  • Integrate vehicle and battery cell designs
  • Enhance vehicle safety and reliability
  • Collaborate with manufacturing teams on new processes and materials
  • Serve as local design authority for line launches, design-changes, trials, and root-cause analysis
  • Conduct on-site component and system level testing
  • Perform root-cause and corrective analysis for design issues
  • Collaborate with Manufacturing, Process, and Quality teams to solve yield barriers and scrap issues
  • 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 ability to actively find problems and solutions
  • Detail-oriented personality with solid documentation and reporting skills
  • Strong experience in CAD modeling (experience in CATIA V5/3DX is a plus but not required)
  • An outlook that finds joy in solving problems with creative engineering solutions

Benefits For Mechanical Design Engineer, Battery Structures Design

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Equity
Parental Leave
  • Competitive pay
  • Multiple health insurance options with $0 payroll deduction
  • Dental and vision plans
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plans
  • Company paid life and disability insurance
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Back-up childcare and parenting support
  • Employee discounts and perks program

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