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Mechanical Design Engineer, Powerwall
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Tesla Motors, Inc.
Palo Alto, CA (In Person)
$152,600 Salary, Full-Time
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Mechanical Design Engineer, Powerwall Tesla Motors, Inc. 109,600 - 195,600 USD paid holidays, flex time, 401(k) United States, California, Palo Alto Jun 12, 2026
What to Expect
Tesla is looking for an exceptionally skilled and motivated Mechanical Engineer to design the next generation of batteries, solar hardware,and energy management products for the home. You will specify,designand test the enclosures, busbars, harnesses, thermalmanagement components,and other hardware that make up our products. You will be part of a strongmechanical design team that is working on multiple products in parallel. Each of those product programs requires working as part of a multi-disciplinary team from concept to mass production. Roles are available at multiple senioritylevelsi.e.
Sr, Staff, etc. for those with more experience. What You'll Do Modeling and design of mechanical systems and components including plastic, metal and sheet metal parts, conductors, insulators, wire-harnesses, fasteners, and other components Mechanical design analysis including thermal, structural, design for assembly, and design for test Solve electronics packaging issuesincluding:isolation, EMC, RF transmission, thermal management, interconnection,shockand vibration management, etc. Utilize engineering principles to create test plans,identifyroot causes for field or testfailuresand implement fixes Create drawing packages and instructions for proper manufacturing and assembly of designs Assistin engineering prototype builds andcomponentfabrication Collaborate with other mechanical, systems, electrical, digital control, manufacturing test, industrial design, and test engineers to meet design and program needs What You'll Bring 2+ years' experience designing high volume electronics products or appliances Equivalent experience in high volume automotive hardware or lower volume power products (inverters, transformers,etc.) is also acceptable Deep understanding of the material science of components used in mechanical design (metals, insulators, plastics, connectors, gaskets,conductorsetc.) Experience using 3D mechanical design and analysis tools (CATIA,Ansysetc.) Experience with DFMEA, DVP&Rs, failure analysis, statistical control methods Knowledge of GD&T, finite elementanalysis and design for reliability concepts Experience with designing products that receive international safety certifications 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 $109,600 - $195,600/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.
Sr, Staff, etc. for those with more experience. What You'll Do Modeling and design of mechanical systems and components including plastic, metal and sheet metal parts, conductors, insulators, wire-harnesses, fasteners, and other components Mechanical design analysis including thermal, structural, design for assembly, and design for test Solve electronics packaging issuesincluding:isolation, EMC, RF transmission, thermal management, interconnection,shockand vibration management, etc. Utilize engineering principles to create test plans,identifyroot causes for field or testfailuresand implement fixes Create drawing packages and instructions for proper manufacturing and assembly of designs Assistin engineering prototype builds andcomponentfabrication Collaborate with other mechanical, systems, electrical, digital control, manufacturing test, industrial design, and test engineers to meet design and program needs What You'll Bring 2+ years' experience designing high volume electronics products or appliances Equivalent experience in high volume automotive hardware or lower volume power products (inverters, transformers,etc.) is also acceptable Deep understanding of the material science of components used in mechanical design (metals, insulators, plastics, connectors, gaskets,conductorsetc.) Experience using 3D mechanical design and analysis tools (CATIA,Ansysetc.) Experience with DFMEA, DVP&Rs, failure analysis, statistical control methods Knowledge of GD&T, finite elementanalysis and design for reliability concepts Experience with designing products that receive international safety certifications 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 $109,600 - $195,600/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.