Lead multiple hardware design teams for Tesla Energy, driving the development of innovative products that meet performance, aesthetic, and quality targets. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals and ensure seamless execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct mechanical design engineers in full life cycle product development
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve product performance, aesthetic, schedule, cost, reliability, and quality targets
• Design and review mechanical systems and components, including plastic, metal, and sheet metal parts, connectors, insulators, wire-harnesses, fasteners, electronic assemblies, and other components
• Perform and lead detailed mechanical design analysis, including thermal, structural, design for assembly, serviceability, and design for test
• Generate and maintain product and component design requirements
• Create and lead the execution of hardware validation plans
• Drive design for high-volume manufacture and assembly, and customer aesthetic requirements
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
• 7+ years of product design experience and 5+ years of design leadership experience
• Deep understanding of material science of components used in mechanical design (metals, plastics, insulators, connectors, gaskets, etc.)
• Deep understanding of component and product failure modes
• Expertise in a wide variety of component fabrication methods
• Experience integrating and packaging electronic assemblies
• Thermal system analysis expertise, FEA, and CFD experience
• Knowledge of basic electrical principles and their application in renewable energy systems
• Experience with obtaining compliance and certification to global standards
  
  

Benefits

Compensation and Benefits

Along 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 deduction
• Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $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

$193,200 - $345,960/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.