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Mechanical Design Engineer, Low Voltage Architecture

Tesla, Austin, Texas, us, 78716

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Overview Mechanical Engineers within the Low Voltage Distribution team routinely tackle extremely difficult engineering challenges and continuously push beyond what was deemed impossible regarding electrical and thermal performance, cost, and delivery timelines. Working closely with electrical engineers, firmware engineers, and manufacturing engineers, the technologies developed by the mechanical engineering team enable world class performance in our vehicles and energy storage products. This is evident by the unequaled technology and integration in our vehicles. Such feats demand strong creativity and strict engineering rigor using first principle reasoning. The role requires utilization of skills across many disciplines.

What You'll Do

Design mechanical components and mechanisms related to electrical connections, conductors, assembly assist and integration parts

Develop novel technologies and novel manufacturing techniques related to the same

Perform thermal/structural modeling of components and systems

Build prototypes and perform functional validation in lab and in actual use case

Work with electrical engineers and PCBA designers to integrate components into electro-mechanical systems

Work with reliability engineers to validate design

Work with manufacturing engineers and suppliers to transition concepts to production

What You'll Bring

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience

Demonstrated successful experience in mechanical engineering within a product design and manufacturing environment

Knowledge of high volume manufacturing processes such as injection molding, die casting, stamping, extrusion, etc.

Proficiency in CAD modeling, CATIA v5 experience highly valued but not required

10-15% of travel is expected

Benefits and Compensation

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 with $0 paycheck contribution

Company Paid HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible medical plan with HSA

Healthcare and Dependent Care 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, and Paid Holidays

Back-up childcare and parenting support resources

Voluntary benefits including: 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

Seniority level Mid-Senior level

Employment type Full-time

Job function Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing

Utilities

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