Staff Mechanical Design Engineer, Drive Inverter
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What To Expect
Tesla’s Vehicle Power Electronics group is seeking a skilled and motivated Staff Mechanical Engineer to join the Drive Inverter design team. You will push our power electronics designs to their physical limits. This role demands a strong technical background, critical thinking, a passion for launching new technologies, and the ability to execute quickly and effectively.
What You'll Do
- Design and 3D modeling of mechanical packaged semiconductor components and assemblies.
- Conduct mechanical design analysis including thermal, CFD, structural, design for assembly, and design for test.
- Address electronics packaging issues such as electrical isolation, sealing, thermal management, interconnection, shock and vibration management, 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 mechanical, systems, electrical, digital control, manufacturing, industrial design, and test engineers to take designs from concept through prototypes to mass production.
What You'll Bring
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience.
- Minimum 8 years of related industry experience, including managing or leading small teams.
- Deep understanding of Mechanical Engineering fundamentals (heat transfer, fluids, statics, dynamics, structural design).
- Significant experience designing and building mechanical assemblies, with a record of shipping products into volume production.
- Knowledge of materials used in electronics packaging (metals, insulators, plastics, connectors, gaskets, thermal interface materials, potting, etc.).
- Proficiency with 3D mechanical design tools (e.g., CATIA) and analysis tools (e.g., COMSOL, ANSYS Icepak, StarCCM). Experience with GD&T, CATIA V5/V6, and PLM systems.
- Experience with environmental, reliability, safety standards relevant to automotive, consumer, industrial, or residential products.
- Experience with high-volume manufacturing processes (injection molding, stamping, diecasting) and design for reliability and manufacturability.
- Working knowledge of Matlab and/or Python.
- Basic understanding of electrical design fundamentals, PCBAs, high voltage mechanical design.
Benefits
As a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for benefits from day 1, including:
- Medical plans with $0 payroll deduction options.
- Family-building, fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits.
- Dental and vision plans with $0 contribution options.
- Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions.
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
- 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits.
- Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Sick and vacation time, paid holidays, back-up childcare, and parenting support.
- Voluntary benefits including critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, legal services, pet insurance.
- Weight loss and tobacco cessation programs.
- Tesla Babies program.
- Commuter benefits.
- Employee discounts and perks.
Expected compensation ranges from $137,680 to $256,200 annually, plus cash and stock awards. Actual offers depend on experience, market, and other factors. Details of benefits will be provided upon offer.
Additional Details
- Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
- Employment type: Full-time
- Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
- Industries: Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, Renewable Energy, Semiconductor Manufacturing, Utilities