Sr. Battery Mechanical Design Engineer, Megapack

Tesla is a leading electric vehicle and clean energy company, innovating in battery, solar, and charging technologies.
$104,000 - $204,000
Embedded
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
3+ years of experience
AI · Automotive · Energy

Description For Sr. Battery Mechanical Design Engineer, Megapack

Tesla Energy is at the forefront of renewable energy ecosystems, bringing battery, solar, and charging technologies to the grid. As a Sr. Battery Mechanical Design Engineer for Megapack, you'll be part of the Battery Module Design Team, designing world-class battery systems from the ground up using a first principles approach. This collaborative role involves extensive cross-functional work with teams like systems engineering, electrical/firmware engineering, validation test, manufacturing, and service.

You'll have end-to-end ownership of battery system designs for new and existing Tesla Energy products, ensuring optimized requirements and successful scaling into mass production. Your responsibilities include component and system mechanical design of entire battery systems, build-to-print mechanical design component ownership, developing and executing validation plans, collaborating with cross-functional teams to refine specifications, and developing trade studies for future product roadmaps.

The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of product design experience, proficiency in CAD modeling (CATIA V5/6 preferred), experience in high volume production design, and strong skills in structural analysis and material science. You should be proficient in GD&T, understand tolerances, and be able to develop high-quality drawing packages. Familiarity with battery cell manufacturing and design is a plus.

Tesla offers competitive compensation, including a salary range of $104,000 - $204,000 annually, plus cash and stock awards. The company provides comprehensive benefits, including multiple medical plan options, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) with employer match, and various insurance and support programs. Tesla is committed to diversity, equal opportunity, and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.

Last updated 6 days ago

Responsibilities For Sr. Battery Mechanical Design Engineer, Megapack

  • End-to-end ownership of battery system designs for Tesla Energy products
  • Component and system mechanical design ownership of entire battery systems
  • Build-to-print mechanical design component ownership
  • Develop and execute component and subsystem design validation plans
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to refine requirements and specifications
  • Develop trade studies to guide management level decisions for future product roadmap

Requirements For Sr. Battery Mechanical Design Engineer, Megapack

  • Minimum of 3 years of product design experience
  • Proficiency in CAD modeling, CATIA V5/6 a plus
  • Experience designing for high volume production
  • Experience in structural analysis including FEA, vibration/dynamic analysis, thermal structural analysis
  • Understanding of material science and fabrication processes
  • Proficiency in GD&T and development of high-quality drawing packages
  • Familiarity with battery cell manufacturing and design (preferred)

Benefits For Sr. Battery Mechanical Design Engineer, Megapack

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Parental Leave
Mental Health Assistance
Commuter Benefits
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401k
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plans
  • Life Insurance
  • AD&D Insurance
  • Short-term Disability
  • Long-term Disability
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays
  • Back-up Childcare
  • Parenting Support
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • Hospital Indemnity
  • Accident Insurance
  • Legal Services
  • Pet Insurance
  • Weight Loss Program
  • Tobacco Cessation Program
  • Tesla Babies Program
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Employee Discounts

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