Tesla Motors, Inc.
Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer, Electrical Safety Devices
Tesla Motors, Inc., Palo Alto, California, United States, 94306
What to Expect
As a Mechanical Design Engineer in Tesla's HV
(Safety)
Devices team, you will design
cutting edge
High Voltage & High Current electrical safety devices for use across the entirety of Tesla, from Vehicle and Energy Storage to
Charging
and
Manufacturing.You will be joining an elite team of driven engineers with a huge scope, reach, and potential impact.
The work is fast-paced and challenging. Tesla's mission and vision must excite you.
The HV Devices team designs beyond traditional actuating devices like sealed contactors and Pyrotechnic breakers, improving integration, efficiency, safety/performance, and cost.
To design new
mechanisms, y
ou will
be required
to know and apply
statics,
mechanics,
thermals, dynamics,
and more.
Our work is highly multi-
disciplinary
and you will be 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-haves. At Tesla, our design work
doesn't only exist on a computer screen and we don't waste time on products that we don't see a future in. Your designs will come to life and exist in the real world within industry record time. Design engineers will scope the requirements, create designs, model mechanisms, drive prototype builds, conduct engineering testing, develop reliability validation plans, and conduct root-cause analysis for our products. An example might be detailed design of a flexible busbar system capable of switching states and conducting high currents, actuating reliably for thousands of cycles - search for the Cybertruck DPDT to learn more about this example. You will own the 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.
What You'll Do
Modeling and design of
electromechanically actuated parts and assemblies including plastics, sheet metal, castings / extrusions, springs, high voltage connectors, fasteners, seals, and others Mechanical design analysis including kinematic, structural,
thermal,
and
design for
manufacturability
Collaborate with program stakeholders to integrate designs into vehicles, energy products, and more
Solve packaging issues: electrical isolation, sealing, thermal management, interconnection,
shock
and vibration management, etc.
Develop engineering and reliability test plans for designs, including detailed analysis of results
Create drawing packages and manufacturing instructions for parts and assemblies
Assist
in engineering prototype builds and
component
fabrication
Collaborate with other mechanical, electrical,
control
systems
, manufacturing, industrial design, and test engineers to take designs from concept through prototype to mass production
What You'll Bring
4+ years of experience in mechanical design/related field OR
demonstrated
technical excellence in product design & analysis
Robust foundation in
mechanical engineering fundamentals & physics first-principles
Proficiency
in
3D CAD & PLM systems, engineering changes, deviations, BOM structuring, etc.
Solid grasp of
GD&T, tolerance stacks, design for manufacturing/automation
(DFM/DFA
)
Background in
modeling, finite element analysis (FEA), & multi-physics simulations
Familiarity
with high volume manufacturing and automated assembly processes such as injection molding, stamping,
castings
/extrusions
, fastening, welding, dispensing, etc.
Understanding
of
basic
electrical design fundamentals
. F
amiliarity with battery management systems, relays, fuses, contactors, switchgear, solenoids, and/or electric motors
a plus
Experience
with
CATIA 3D
CAD software, Ansys, Matlab, and Python a plus
Exposure
to
environmental, reliability, safety, and industry standards for automotive, industrial,
and/or
residential products
Experience with DFMEA and PFMEA
.
D
esign for automotive functional safety
a plus
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: Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna 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 Employee Assistance Program Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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
$92,720 - $206,520/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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As a Mechanical Design Engineer in Tesla's HV
(Safety)
Devices team, you will design
cutting edge
High Voltage & High Current electrical safety devices for use across the entirety of Tesla, from Vehicle and Energy Storage to
Charging
and
Manufacturing.You will be joining an elite team of driven engineers with a huge scope, reach, and potential impact.
The work is fast-paced and challenging. Tesla's mission and vision must excite you.
The HV Devices team designs beyond traditional actuating devices like sealed contactors and Pyrotechnic breakers, improving integration, efficiency, safety/performance, and cost.
To design new
mechanisms, y
ou will
be required
to know and apply
statics,
mechanics,
thermals, dynamics,
and more.
Our work is highly multi-
disciplinary
and you will be 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-haves. At Tesla, our design work
doesn't only exist on a computer screen and we don't waste time on products that we don't see a future in. Your designs will come to life and exist in the real world within industry record time. Design engineers will scope the requirements, create designs, model mechanisms, drive prototype builds, conduct engineering testing, develop reliability validation plans, and conduct root-cause analysis for our products. An example might be detailed design of a flexible busbar system capable of switching states and conducting high currents, actuating reliably for thousands of cycles - search for the Cybertruck DPDT to learn more about this example. You will own the 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.
What You'll Do
Modeling and design of
electromechanically actuated parts and assemblies including plastics, sheet metal, castings / extrusions, springs, high voltage connectors, fasteners, seals, and others Mechanical design analysis including kinematic, structural,
thermal,
and
design for
manufacturability
Collaborate with program stakeholders to integrate designs into vehicles, energy products, and more
Solve packaging issues: electrical isolation, sealing, thermal management, interconnection,
shock
and vibration management, etc.
Develop engineering and reliability test plans for designs, including detailed analysis of results
Create drawing packages and manufacturing instructions for parts and assemblies
Assist
in engineering prototype builds and
component
fabrication
Collaborate with other mechanical, electrical,
control
systems
, manufacturing, industrial design, and test engineers to take designs from concept through prototype to mass production
What You'll Bring
4+ years of experience in mechanical design/related field OR
demonstrated
technical excellence in product design & analysis
Robust foundation in
mechanical engineering fundamentals & physics first-principles
Proficiency
in
3D CAD & PLM systems, engineering changes, deviations, BOM structuring, etc.
Solid grasp of
GD&T, tolerance stacks, design for manufacturing/automation
(DFM/DFA
)
Background in
modeling, finite element analysis (FEA), & multi-physics simulations
Familiarity
with high volume manufacturing and automated assembly processes such as injection molding, stamping,
castings
/extrusions
, fastening, welding, dispensing, etc.
Understanding
of
basic
electrical design fundamentals
. F
amiliarity with battery management systems, relays, fuses, contactors, switchgear, solenoids, and/or electric motors
a plus
Experience
with
CATIA 3D
CAD software, Ansys, Matlab, and Python a plus
Exposure
to
environmental, reliability, safety, and industry standards for automotive, industrial,
and/or
residential products
Experience with DFMEA and PFMEA
.
D
esign for automotive functional safety
a plus
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: Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna 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 Employee Assistance Program Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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
$92,720 - $206,520/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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