Electromechanical Product Design Engineer

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Electromechanical Product Design Engineer

| Job Category | Engineering & Information Technology | | Location | PALO ALTO, California | | Req. ID | 270038 | | Job Type | Full-time |

What to Expect

The Electrical Distribution System is the connective framework which provides power and communications connectivity to every device in Tesla products. From novel connection and termination design to automated wiring construction and more, the Electrical Distribution Mechanical Design Team seeks to reinvent how electronic systems and devices are assembled and assembled from first principles, and ultimately how vehicles can be manufactured. With fast paced innovation and collaboration, we routinely tackle extremely difficult engineering challenges and continuously push beyond what was deemed possible regarding performance, manufacturing, automation, timing, and cost. Our novel and often patented technologies and collaboration with other cross-functional engineering teams enable unequaled world class performance and vertical integration in Tesla’s vehicle and energy products.

We are seeking engineers with a creative drive, strong mechanical engineering fundamentals using first principles reasoning to take products through the design, prototype, manufacturing, test, and production ramp cycle. Recent projects in our portfolio include the 48V distribution system and connectivity in the Cybertruck.

Roles are available at multiple seniority levels i.e. Sr, Staff, etc. for those with more experience.

What You’ll Do

• Design mechanical components and mechanisms related to electrical connections, conductors, assembly aids and vehicle integration parts
• Develop novel technologies and novel manufacturing techniques related to the same
• Perform thermal/structural modeling of components and systems
• Build prototypes and perform functional validation in both laboratory and prototype vehicles
• Work with cross functional mechanical engineering and integration teams to develop functional systems
• Work with electrical engineers and PCBA designers to integrate components into electro-mechanical systems
• Work with test and reliability engineers to validate new designs in accelerated testing
• Work with manufacturing engineers and suppliers to transition concepts to production

What You’ll Bring

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
• Demonstrated successful experience in mechanical engineering including part design and in a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of high-volume manufacturing processes such as injection molding, die casting, stamping, extrusion, etc.
• Demonstratable mechanical engineering fundamental knowledge
• Detail oriented personality with solid documentation and reporting skills
• Proficiency in CAD modeling, CATIA experience highly valued but not required
• 10-15% of travel is expected

Compensation and Benefits

Benefits

• Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

• Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction

• Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits

• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution

• Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA

• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

• 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits

• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D

• Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)

• Employee Assistance Program

• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays

• Back-up childcare and parenting support resources

• Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance

• Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs

• Tesla Babies program

• Commuter benefits

• Employee discounts and perks program

• Expected Compensation

• $91,600 - $234,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

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