Manager, Mechanical Engineering, Residential Energy
Description For Manager, Mechanical Engineering, Residential Energy
Tesla Energy is seeking an experienced Engineering leader to head the Residential Energy Hardware team, focusing on innovative products like Powerwall, Energy Gateway, and Tesla Solar Inverter. This role combines technical expertise with leadership, requiring someone who can excel in both hardware debugging and team management. The position involves overseeing product architecture, driving technical innovation, and improving engineering processes.
The role is central to Tesla's energy division, working on core Tesla technology and high-power distribution systems that directly impact consumers. The ideal candidate will bring 8+ years of mechanical product design experience and 3+ years of management experience, along with strong engineering fundamentals across various disciplines.
As a Manager of Mechanical Engineering, you'll be responsible for building and maintaining a positive team culture, owning system-level design of energy products, and collaborating with various Tesla departments. The position offers comprehensive benefits including competitive salary, medical coverage, 401(k) with employer match, and various family-friendly benefits.
This is an exceptional opportunity to lead a team at the forefront of sustainable energy solutions, working with cutting-edge technology while developing products that contribute to Tesla's mission of accelerating the world's transition to sustainable energy. The role offers both technical challenges and leadership opportunities, making it ideal for someone who wants to make a significant impact in the renewable energy sector.
Responsibilities For Manager, Mechanical Engineering, Residential Energy
- Build positive team culture and maintain strong relationships with cross-functional teams
- Own the system level design of energy products through production, launch, and ramp
- Collaborate & drive other teams inside Tesla (Manufacturing, Test, NPI, Supply Chain)
- Drive engineering process improvements within the team
- Lead design and architecture reviews of mechanical systems and components
- Generate and maintain product and component design requirements
- Drive prioritization & goals for the team
- Nurture the career growth and development of your team
Requirements For Manager, Mechanical Engineering, Residential Energy
- 8+ years of mechanical product design experience with track record of taking multiple products to market
- 3+ years of management experience or experience in a technical leadership role
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
- Strong engineering fundamentals across disciplines (thermals, fluids, structural mechanics)
- Experience designing for high-volume assembly and manufacturing
- Experience designing products for outdoor environments, including IP/NEMA environmental seals
- Experience defining test plans, designing test setups, and analyzing data
- Proficiency in CAD modeling
- Experience with parametric CAD preferred
- Experience with battery engineering including design to UL9540A preferred
Benefits For Manager, Mechanical Engineering, Residential Energy
- Aetna PPO and HSA plans with $0 payroll deduction
- Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
- Dental and vision plans with $0 paycheck contribution
- Company Paid HSA Contribution
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- LGBTQ+ care concierge services
- 401(k) with employer match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plans
- Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time
- Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
- Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
- Tesla Babies program
- Commuter benefits
- Employee discounts and perks program
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