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. * 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 * 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