Mechanical Design Engineer, Battery Structures Design
Description For Mechanical Design Engineer, Battery Structures Design
Tesla's Battery Engineering team is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their Structural Design team in Palo Alto. This role is crucial in designing components that form the foundation of Tesla's battery systems, ensuring both efficiency and safety in their EVs. The position offers an opportunity to work at the intersection of Vehicle and Powertrain Engineering, focusing on improving current designs and innovating for future vehicles.
The ideal candidate will be part of a passionate team that's redefining transportation while accelerating the transition to sustainable energy. Working directly with factory-based colleagues, you'll be involved in everything from design authority for line launches to root-cause analysis and product improvements. The role demands strong engineering fundamentals and hands-on problem-solving abilities.
This position offers competitive compensation ranging from $80,000 to $174,000 annually, plus additional cash and stock awards. Tesla provides comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage with $0 payroll deduction options, family-building benefits, 401(k) with employer match, and various other perks. The company culture emphasizes innovation, creativity, and collaborative problem-solving, making it an ideal environment for engineers who want to make a significant impact on the future of sustainable transportation.
The role combines technical expertise with practical application, requiring someone who can handle both detailed design work and cross-functional collaboration. You'll be working in Tesla's Palo Alto location, contributing to the company's mission of accelerating the world's transition to sustainable energy while developing cutting-edge battery technology.
Responsibilities For 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 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 (valued but not required)
- Prior experience in high volume manufacturing (valued but not required)
Benefits For Mechanical Design Engineer, Battery Structures Design
- 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 FSA
- LGBTQ+ care concierge services
- 401(k) with employer match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plans
- Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time
- Back-up childcare and parenting support
- Voluntary benefits including critical illness and pet insurance
- Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
- Tesla Babies program
- Commuter benefits
- Employee discounts and perks program
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