Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer, Autonomous Charging, Power Electronics

Tesla•Palo Alto, CA

1d•$112,000 - $210,000

About The Position

As a Mechanical Design Engineer on Tesla's Charging team, you will design novel world-class products and solutions to deliver high power. Your contributions will bridge the gap between difficult engineering problems and a seamless customer experience. People will talk about the products you design. Tesla revolutionized conductive vehicle charging, becoming the gold standard, with mass adoption across the industry. You will be joining an elite team of driven engineers set to re-shape the industry again and usher in the next era of charging. This team is part of Tesla’s Power Electronics organization. Despite the name, our team works across the wide breadth of mechanical engineering disciplines.  We require strong knowledge and application of statics & dynamics, fluids & thermals, mechanics & vibration, and more.  Our work is highly multi-disciplinary and you are expected to know or learn basic electrical and magnetic physics, material science, and advanced manufacturing techniques.  Strong design skills, a ‘first-principles’ approach to problem solving, curiosity to learn, and drive to develop/grow are must-have. Our work is fast-paced and challenging. Tesla’s mission and vision must excite you. As a Design Engineer you will drive prototype builds, engineering testing, and validation of our products.  Your day-to-day tasks will involve design, analysis, and testing of all structural, thermal, environmental, and insulating aspects of power converter components and their electrical connections.  An example would be the detailed design of custom magnetic components such transformers, filter chokes, etc.  You will own each design from conception through its full evolution to mass-production. Roles available at multiple seniority levels i.e. Sr, Staff, etc. for those with more experience.

Requirements

2+ years of experience in mechanical design or related field OR demonstrated technical excellence in product design/analysis
Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals and physics first principles
Knowledge of GD&T, finite element analysis, and design for reliability concepts
Experience using CATIA V5 and/or V6. Experience with PLM systems, engineering changes, deviations, BOM structuring, etc.
Working knowledge of MATLAB, Python, ANYSYS, StarCCM
Experience with environmental, reliability, safety, and industry standard requirements for automotive, industrial & residential products
Basic understanding of electrical design fundamentals
Experience with high volume manufacturing and automated assembly processes such as injection molding, stamping, diecast, fastening, dispensing, joining, etc.
Familiarity with PCBAs and PCBA components
Strong organization, written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

Modeling and design of electro-mechanical parts and assemblies including plastics, sheet metal, heat sinks, insulation systems, magnetic components, high voltage connectors, fasteners, and other components
Mechanical design analysis including thermal, CFD, structural, design for assembly, and design for test
Collaborate with program stakeholders to integrate designs into vehicles, energy products, and more
Solve electronics packaging issues including: electrical isolation, sealing, thermal management, interconnection, shock and vibration management, electromagnetic interference (EMI), RF communications, etc.
Develop engineering test plans for designs
Create drawing packages and manufacturing instructions for parts and assemblies
Assist in engineering prototype builds and component fabrication
Collaborate with other mechanical, systems, electrical, digital control, manufacturing, industrial design, and test engineers to take designs from prototype through mass production

Benefits

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