Mechanical Design Engineer, High Voltage Distribution

Tesla • Austin, TX

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About The Position

The High Voltage Distribution team is responsible for efficiently delivering power between the various components within the vehicle’s powertrain. The team works closely with other groups within the powertrain organization such as battery engineering, drive systems and power electronics to develop cohesive high voltage architecture. By utilizing both mechanical design and integration skills the team helps bridge the gap between powertrain and vehicle engineering. The team is also responsible for designing vehicle chargeports, working closely with supercharger and residential charging teams. Come join us in pushing the boundaries of technology in this new field of automotive high voltage mechanical design. Roles available at multiple seniority levels including Engineer, Sr., and Staff. Design and support products from concept to production, working with stakeholders from manufacturing, systems, firmware, reliability, test, supply chain and production

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals (structural design, materials, statics, dynamics, heat transfer, fluids, etc.)
• Proficiency in 3D modeling and 2D drafting, Catia V5/V6 is a plus
• Proficiency in GD&T
• Experience designing high voltage parts and systems
• Hands on prototyping and build experience
• Strong communication and documentation skills
• Experience designing for high volume manufacturing and familiarity with varied manufacturing processes
• Design for manufacturability, design for reliability and the development of test plans

Nice To Haves

• Experience with FSAE, Baja, Solar Car, Hyperloop etc.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with engineers throughout powertrain and vehicle engineering to develop a highly integrated and efficient HV system
• Design assemblies including chargeports, cables, busbars, junction boxes and connectors
• Design mechanical components including busbars, cables, plastics, castings, seals and stampings
• Push the boundaries of vehicle charging and high voltage distribution
• Develop new technologies to advance vehicle performance while reducing cost and mass

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees