Tesla
Staff Mechanical Design Engineer, Drive Inverter
Tesla, Palo Alto, California, United States, 94306
Overview
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Tesla . Tesla’s Vehicle Power Electronics group is looking for a skilled and motivated Staff Mechanical Engineer to join the Drive Inverter design team and drive our power electronics designs to the physical limits. This role requires a strong technical background, a critical-thinking mindset, a passion to launch new technologies, leadership/mentorship capability, and demonstrated ability to execute quickly and effectively. What You'll Do
Design mechanical packaged semiconductor components and assemblies Conduct mechanical design analysis including thermal, CFD, structural, design for assembly, and design for test 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. Conduct failure analyses to determine root causes and mitigations 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 reliability/test engineers to take designs from a clean sheet through prototypes and into volume production What You'll Bring
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience Minimum 8 years of related industry experience, with experience managing direct reports or leading a small team Deep understanding of mechanical engineering fundamentals (heat transfer, fluids, statics, dynamics, structural design, GD&T) Significant experience designing and building mechanical assemblies. Experience shipping products into volume production Material science knowledge of materials used in electronics packaging (metals, insulators, plastics, connectors, gaskets, thermal interface materials, potting, etc.) Proficiency using 3D mechanical design tools (e.g. CATIA, Pro-E, NX) and evaluating results from analysis tools (e.g. COMSOL, ANSYS Icepak, StarCCM). Experience using PLM systems to manage engineering changes, deviations, BOM structuring, etc. Experience with environmental, reliability, safety, and industry standard requirements for automotive, consumer, industrial, or residential products Experience with high-volume manufacturing processes such as injection molding, stamping, diecasting, etc. Knowledge of design for reliability and design for manufacturability concepts. Experience managing suppliers from preliminary design/DFM thru volume production. Working knowledge of Matlab and/or Python Basic understanding of electrical design fundamentals, familiarity with PCBAs and PCBA components, and high voltage mechanical design Benefits and Compensation
Expected Compensation $170,800 - $256,200/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. Compensation and Benefits – Details
Aetna PPO and HSA plans with > 2 medical plan options and $0 payroll deduction Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both with a $0 paycheck contribution Company Paid HSA contribution when enrolled in the high deductible plan 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 Senior level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Engineering and Information Technology Industries: Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing, and Utilities Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Tesla by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Mechanical Design Engineer” roles.
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Staff Mechanical Design Engineer, Drive Inverter. Join to apply for the
Staff Mechanical Design Engineer, Drive Inverter
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Tesla . Tesla’s Vehicle Power Electronics group is looking for a skilled and motivated Staff Mechanical Engineer to join the Drive Inverter design team and drive our power electronics designs to the physical limits. This role requires a strong technical background, a critical-thinking mindset, a passion to launch new technologies, leadership/mentorship capability, and demonstrated ability to execute quickly and effectively. What You'll Do
Design mechanical packaged semiconductor components and assemblies Conduct mechanical design analysis including thermal, CFD, structural, design for assembly, and design for test 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. Conduct failure analyses to determine root causes and mitigations 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 reliability/test engineers to take designs from a clean sheet through prototypes and into volume production What You'll Bring
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience Minimum 8 years of related industry experience, with experience managing direct reports or leading a small team Deep understanding of mechanical engineering fundamentals (heat transfer, fluids, statics, dynamics, structural design, GD&T) Significant experience designing and building mechanical assemblies. Experience shipping products into volume production Material science knowledge of materials used in electronics packaging (metals, insulators, plastics, connectors, gaskets, thermal interface materials, potting, etc.) Proficiency using 3D mechanical design tools (e.g. CATIA, Pro-E, NX) and evaluating results from analysis tools (e.g. COMSOL, ANSYS Icepak, StarCCM). Experience using PLM systems to manage engineering changes, deviations, BOM structuring, etc. Experience with environmental, reliability, safety, and industry standard requirements for automotive, consumer, industrial, or residential products Experience with high-volume manufacturing processes such as injection molding, stamping, diecasting, etc. Knowledge of design for reliability and design for manufacturability concepts. Experience managing suppliers from preliminary design/DFM thru volume production. Working knowledge of Matlab and/or Python Basic understanding of electrical design fundamentals, familiarity with PCBAs and PCBA components, and high voltage mechanical design Benefits and Compensation
Expected Compensation $170,800 - $256,200/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. Compensation and Benefits – Details
Aetna PPO and HSA plans with > 2 medical plan options and $0 payroll deduction Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both with a $0 paycheck contribution Company Paid HSA contribution when enrolled in the high deductible plan 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 Senior level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Engineering and Information Technology Industries: Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing, and Utilities Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Tesla by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Mechanical Design Engineer” roles.
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