Tesla
Sustaining Mechanical Design Engineer, HV Battery Module & Pack, Battery Enginee
Tesla, Austin, Texas, us, 78716
Sustaining Mechanical Design Engineer – HV Battery Module & Pack, Battery Engineering
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Sustaining Mechanical Design Engineer
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As a Sustaining Engineer on Tesla’s HV Battery Design Engineering Team (based in Palo Alto, CA or Reno, NV), you will be the design point of contact responsible for continuously improving our vehicle batteries currently in production.
What You’ll Do
Become the first design point of contact responsible for all batteries used in Tesla vehicles (Models S, 3, X, Y) across multiple cell types.
Fully understand the battery design and the manufacturing systems that build it (factory processes and equipment).
Launch new battery variants based on existing architectures (higher/lower energy packs).
Collaborate with Manufacturing, Process, and Quality to cut‑over product improvements.
Work with field quality and reliability to translate field failures into actionable part design changes, driving warranty improvements.
Participate in battery teardowns for field and factory failures.
Participate in design reviews and change control process.
Manage BOM changes, design revisions, and bench‑tests.
Own product improvements (cost, complexity reductions) and refine product specifications.
Visit suppliers for part qualifications, design change reviews, line audits, etc.
What You’ll Bring
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
Ability to travel up to 25% of the year to Tesla factories & offices and suppliers.
Experience in battery or high‑volume manufacturing environments.
Strong engineering fundamentals in heat transfer, electrical, mechanics, and basic electronics.
Proficiency in CAD modeling. CATIA V5/V6 and 3DEXPERIENCE experience is a plus.
Proficiency with statistics and data analysis; SPC/Black‑Belt proficiency is a plus but not mandatory.
Preferred experience in plastic injection molding, metal stamping, thermoforming, welding/brazing, plating, PCBA/FPC, bonding, and other high‑volume assembly processes.
Preferred experience designing for high‑volume assembly, both manual and automated.
A detail‑oriented personality with solid documentation and reporting skills.
Experience with student Formula Vehicle, Solar Car, Formula Baja, etc. is a plus.
Benefits Competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, stock options, and various employee programs (e.g., childcare, commuter benefits, wellness programs).
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Sustaining Mechanical Design Engineer
role.
As a Sustaining Engineer on Tesla’s HV Battery Design Engineering Team (based in Palo Alto, CA or Reno, NV), you will be the design point of contact responsible for continuously improving our vehicle batteries currently in production.
What You’ll Do
Become the first design point of contact responsible for all batteries used in Tesla vehicles (Models S, 3, X, Y) across multiple cell types.
Fully understand the battery design and the manufacturing systems that build it (factory processes and equipment).
Launch new battery variants based on existing architectures (higher/lower energy packs).
Collaborate with Manufacturing, Process, and Quality to cut‑over product improvements.
Work with field quality and reliability to translate field failures into actionable part design changes, driving warranty improvements.
Participate in battery teardowns for field and factory failures.
Participate in design reviews and change control process.
Manage BOM changes, design revisions, and bench‑tests.
Own product improvements (cost, complexity reductions) and refine product specifications.
Visit suppliers for part qualifications, design change reviews, line audits, etc.
What You’ll Bring
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
Ability to travel up to 25% of the year to Tesla factories & offices and suppliers.
Experience in battery or high‑volume manufacturing environments.
Strong engineering fundamentals in heat transfer, electrical, mechanics, and basic electronics.
Proficiency in CAD modeling. CATIA V5/V6 and 3DEXPERIENCE experience is a plus.
Proficiency with statistics and data analysis; SPC/Black‑Belt proficiency is a plus but not mandatory.
Preferred experience in plastic injection molding, metal stamping, thermoforming, welding/brazing, plating, PCBA/FPC, bonding, and other high‑volume assembly processes.
Preferred experience designing for high‑volume assembly, both manual and automated.
A detail‑oriented personality with solid documentation and reporting skills.
Experience with student Formula Vehicle, Solar Car, Formula Baja, etc. is a plus.
Benefits Competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, stock options, and various employee programs (e.g., childcare, commuter benefits, wellness programs).
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