Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer, Electrical Safety ...

What to ExpectAs a Mechanical Design Engineer in Tesla's HV (Safety) Devices team, you will design cutting edge High Voltage & High Current electrical safety devices for use across the entirety of Tesla, from Vehicle and Energy Storage to Charging and Manufacturing.You will be joining an elite team of driven engineers with a huge scope, reach, and potential impact.The work is fast-paced and challenging. Tesla's mission and vision must excite you.The HV Devices team designs beyond traditional actuating devices like sealed contactors and Pyrotechnic breakers, improving integration, efficiency, safety/performance, and cost. To design new mechanisms, you will be required to know and apply statics, mechanics, thermals, dynamics, and more.Our work is highly multi-disciplinary and you will be expected to know or learn basic electrical and magnetic physics, material science, and advanced manufacturing techniques. Strong design skills, a first-principles approach to problem solving, curiosity to learn and drive to develop/grow are must-haves.At Tesla, our design work doesn't only exist on a computer screen and we don't waste time on products that we don't see a future in. Your designs will come to life and exist in the real world within industry record time. Design engineers will scope the requirements, create designs, model mechanisms, drive prototype builds, conduct engineering testing, develop reliability validation plans, and conduct root-cause analysis for our products. An example might be detailed design of a flexible busbar system capable of switching states and conducting high currents, actuating reliably for thousands of cycles - search for the Cybertruck DPDT to learn more about this example. You will own the design from conception through its full evolution to mass-production.Roles available at multiple seniority levels i.e. Sr, Staff, etc. for those with more experience.What You'll DoModeling and design of electromechanically actuated parts and assemblies including plastics, sheet metal, castings / extrusions, springs, high voltage connectors, fasteners, seals, and othersMechanical design analysis including kinematic, structural, thermal,and design for manufacturabilityCollaborate with program stakeholders to integrate designs into vehicles, energy products, and moreSolve packaging issues: electrical isolation, sealing, thermal management, interconnection, shock and vibration management, etc.Develop engineering and reliability test plans for designs, including detailed analysis of resultsCreate drawing packages and manufacturing instructions for parts and assembliesAssist in engineering prototype builds and component fabricationCollaborate with other mechanical, electrical, control systems, manufacturing, industrial design, and test engineers to take designs from concept through prototype to mass productionWhat You'll Bring4+ years of experience in mechanical design/related field OR demonstrated technical excellence in product design & analysisRobust foundation in mechanical engineering fundamentals & physics first-principlesProficiency in 3D CAD & PLM systems, engineering changes, deviations, BOM structuring, etc.Solid grasp of GD&T, tolerance stacks, design for manufacturing/automation (DFM/DFA)Background in modeling, finite element analysis (FEA), & multi-physics simulationsFamiliarity with high volume manufacturing and automated assembly processes such as injection molding, stamping, castings/extrusions, fastening, welding, dispensing, etc.Understanding of basic electrical design fundamentals. Familiarity with battery management systems, relays, fuses, contactors, switchgear, solenoids, and/or electric motors a plusExperience withCATIA 3D CAD software, Ansys, Matlab, and Python a plusExposure to environmental, reliability, safety, and industry standards for automotive, industrial, and/or residential productsExperience with DFMEA and PFMEA. Design for automotive functional safety a plusCompensation and BenefitsBenefitsAlong with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deductionFamily-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefitsDental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contributionCompany Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSAHealthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefitsCompany paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramSick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid HolidaysBack-up childcare and parenting support resourcesVoluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insuranceWeight Loss and Tobacco Cessation ProgramsTesla Babies programCommuter benefitsEmployee discounts and perks programExpected Compensation$92,720 - $206,520/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefitsPay 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-17