Mechanical Design Engineer, Motors, Semi
Description For Mechanical Design Engineer, Motors, Semi
Tesla, the world's leading electric vehicle and sustainable energy company, is seeking a talented Mechanical Design Engineer to join their Motors team in Palo Alto. This role presents an exceptional opportunity to work on cutting-edge propulsion motors for both consumer vehicles and heavy trucking applications.
The position offers a competitive salary range of $106,400 - $256,200 annually, complemented by a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage with zero payroll deductions, 401(k) matching, and stock purchase options.
As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of electric vehicle innovation, responsible for designing and implementing crucial motor components from concept to volume production. Your work will directly impact the future of sustainable transportation, as you develop and optimize stators, rotors, and various motor assemblies.
Key responsibilities include creating detailed 3D CAD and 2D drawings, driving technological choices in winding and magnet technologies, working with international suppliers, and ensuring designs meet production requirements. You'll also play a crucial role in mentoring junior engineers and interns, contributing to the team's growth and development.
The ideal candidate brings proven experience in motor design, from conception to production, with a strong background in automotive validation. Your expertise in GD&T, CAD, DFMEA, and structural/thermal FEA will be essential for success in this role.
Join Tesla's mission to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy while working with some of the industry's brightest minds in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment. This role offers not just a job, but an opportunity to make a lasting impact on the future of transportation and clean energy technology.
Responsibilities For Mechanical Design Engineer, Motors, Semi
- Design 3D CAD and 2D drawings for stators, rotors, speed sensing and interconnect assemblies
- Drive choices and development in winding technology, magnet technology, steel stamping and lamination joining
- Identify and qualify suppliers of raw materials, components, and assemblies
- Perform design validation and durability testing profile development and data analysis
- Carry designs through to high-volume production
- Mentor Junior Engineers and Interns
Requirements For Mechanical Design Engineer, Motors, Semi
- Evidence of exceptional ability
- Experience taking motor designs from clean sheet to volume production
- Experience with multiple coil winding and termination technologies
- Experience with multiple magnet technologies
- Experience working with international supply chain
- Automotive design and validation experience
- Skills in GD&T, 3D CAD, 2D Drawings, DFMEA, PFMEA, structural and thermal FEA
Benefits For Mechanical Design Engineer, Motors, Semi
- 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
- 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
- Commuter benefits
- Employee discounts and perks program
