Mechanical Design Engineer, Optimus Battery, Battery Engineering

Tesla • Palo Alto, CA

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About The Position

Mechanical Designers on the Optimus Battery Design Team won’t just design batteries—we must make them. We seek individuals passionate about designing and building safe, reliable, and high-performance battery systems for Tesla’s mass-produced humanoid robots. This role demands solving unprecedented challenges, such as innovating cooling systems and designing for high speed automation, while delivering what will be the highest-volume production battery pack in Tesla’s history.
Success in this role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams, resilience in the face of shifting priorities, and the ability to thrive under tight deadlines. Strong mechanical fundamentals are essential to push the boundaries of physical possibility and shape the future of humanoid robotics. Join our growing team to pioneer groundbreaking solutions and leave a lasting impact on the evolution of battery technology.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Any level of experience from new grad to seasoned engineer
• Engineering fundamentals in heat transfer, mechanics, statistics, fluids, and basic electronics
• Sharp 3D CAD skills with 3DX experience being a plus
• A detail-oriented personality with solid documentation and reporting skills
• Willingness to try things quickly and learn fast to iterate at max speed

Responsibilities

• Full product design responsibility, from concept through production launch and ramp
• Complete 3D design of complex parts and assemblies
• Advance product performance while driving down cost and mass through part and process improvements
• Develop new technologies, supported with early process development
• Build scrappy hands-on prototypes
• Define specifications for parts, tests, suppliers, and in-house manufacturing
• Draft and release 2D part and assembly drawings
• Own basic testing and analysis while supporting system level testing and analysis
• Root cause test failures and production problems
• Travel to support production launch and ramp (supplier visits, on-site at Tesla factories)

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