Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer, Battery Structures Design
Description For Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer, Battery Structures Design
Tesla's Structural Design team is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join their innovative battery structures design team in Palo Alto. This role sits at the intersection of vehicle engineering and powertrain development, focusing on creating the foundation of Tesla's battery systems that enable efficient and safe electric vehicles.
The position offers a unique opportunity to work with a passionate team of engineers dedicated to solving challenging problems and redefining transportation expectations. As part of the Battery Engineering team, you'll collaborate with various specialized groups including Pack, Module, Devices, and Electronics engineering teams. Your work will directly impact the structural design of all Tesla vehicles, ensuring both occupant safety and optimal battery cell environments.
Working from the Palo Alto location, you'll be instrumental in improving current vehicle designs and shaping future innovations. The role demands strong engineering and physics fundamentals, combined with practical problem-solving abilities. Success in this position requires a self-motivated individual who can thrive in Tesla's fast-paced environment while maintaining strong collaborative relationships with factory-based colleagues.
The compensation package is competitive, ranging from $80,000 to $174,000 annually, plus additional cash and stock awards. Tesla offers comprehensive benefits including medical insurance with $0 payroll deduction options, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) with employer match, and various family-support benefits. The company's commitment to sustainable energy and innovative transportation solutions makes this an exciting opportunity for engineers passionate about making a significant impact on the future of mobility.
This role is perfect for someone who enjoys hands-on engineering challenges, has strong CAD modeling skills, and can effectively collaborate across multiple teams. You'll be at the forefront of electric vehicle innovation, working with cutting-edge technology while contributing to Tesla's mission of accelerating the world's transition to sustainable energy.
Responsibilities For Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer, Battery Structures Design
- Blur boundaries between Vehicle and Powertrain Engineering organizations
- Seamlessly integrate vehicle and battery cells
- Push boundaries on vehicle safety and reliability
- Partner with manufacturing engineering teams for new processes and materials
- Serve as local design authority for line launches and design changes
- Own basic on-site component and system level testing
- Perform Root-Cause & Corrective Analysis for design issues
- Collaborate with Manufacturing, Process, and Quality teams
- Own product improvements (cost, complexity reductions)
- Create 3D design and GD&T drawings of complex parts and assemblies
Requirements For Sr. 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 skills
- Strong experience in CAD modeling
- Creative problem-solving mindset
- Prior experience in relevant engineering field (preferred)
- Prior experience in high volume manufacturing (preferred)
Benefits For Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer, Battery Structures Design
- Medical insurance with $0 payroll deduction options
- Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
- Dental and vision plans
- Company Paid HSA Contribution
- Healthcare and Dependent Care FSA
- LGBTQ+ care concierge services
- 401(k) with employer match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plans
- Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time
- Back-up childcare
- Commuter benefits
- Employee discounts
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