Tesla is hiring: Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer, Solar Hardware in Fremont

Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer, Solar Hardware As a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer within the Solar Design team, you will be responsible for inventing and shepherding solar hardware design concepts into viable product offerings. The role requires strong fundamentals, a passion to push boundaries, and the tenacity to make your designs successful. Tesla operates under compressed timelines, so being self-motivated, disciplined, and resilient is critical. Responsibilities Design photovoltaic retrofit and roof integrated mechanical solutions Define key functional and performance requirements, and develop and execute engineering validation test plans Communicate conceptual design tradeoffs and challenges Perform simulations and analysis using solid mechanics and strength of materials Rapid prototyping and applications testing Exploring innovative technology platforms and maturing them into product solutions Collaborating with Industrial Design Studio on product vision Design for manufacturability assessments High quality drawing packages and PLM management Writing of invention disclosures and working with Legal Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience 5 years of product design experience or advanced degree in one of the above fields Evidence of exceptional ability Proficiency in CAD modeling (e.g., Solidworks or CATIA) Experience with PLM systems, engineering changes, deviations, BOM structuring Experience with GD&T Experience designing for high-volume assembly and manufacturing Exceptional written, oral, interpersonal, and presentation skills Experience with ASCE 7 design load calculations is a bonus Experience with product compliance and building codes is a bonus (UL2703, UL7103, UL189) Benefits Aetna PPO and HSA plans – 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits Dental and vision plans, both with $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: $106,400 - $206,520/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits #J-18808-Ljbffr