Mechanical Design Engineer, Autonomous Charging

What to Expect As a Mechanical Design Engineer on Tesla's Charging team, you will design novel world‑class products and solutions to deliver high power. Your contributions will bridge the gap between difficult engineering problems and a seamless customer experience. People will talk about the products you design. Tesla revolutionized conductive vehicle charging, becoming the gold standard, with mass adoption across the industry. You will be joining an elite team of driven engineers set to re‑reshape the industry again and usher in the next era of charging. This team is part of Tesla’s Power Electronics organization. Despite the name, our team works across the wide breadth of mechanical engineering disciplines. We require strong knowledge and application of statics & dynamics, fluids & thermals, mechanics & vibration, and more. Our work is highly multi‑disciplinary and you are 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‑have. Our work is fast‑paced and challenging. Tesla’s mission and vision must excite you. As a Design Engineer you will drive prototype builds, engineering testing, and validation of our products. Your day‑to‑day tasks will involve design, analysis, and testing of all structural, thermal, environmental, and insulating aspects of power converter components and their electrical connections. An example would be the detailed design of custom magnetic components such as transformers, filter chokes, etc. You will own each 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 Do Modeling and design of electro‑mechanical parts and assemblies including plastics, sheet metal, heat sinks, insulation systems, magnetic components, high‑voltage connectors, fasteners, and other components Mechanical design analysis including thermal, CFD, structural, design for assembly, and design for test Collaborate with program stakeholders to integrate designs into vehicles, energy products, and more Solve electronics packaging issues including electrical isolation, sealing, thermal management, interconnection, shock and vibration management, electromagnetic interference (EMI), RF communications, etc. Develop engineering test plans for designs Create drawing packages and manufacturing instructions for parts and assemblies Assist in engineering prototype builds and component fabrication Collaborate with other mechanical, systems, electrical, digital control, manufacturing, industrial design, and test engineers to take designs from prototype through mass production What You’ll Bring 2+ years of experience in mechanical design or related field OR demonstrated technical excellence in product design/analysis Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals and physics first principles Knowledge of GD&T, finite element analysis, and design for reliability concepts Experience using CATIA V5 and/or V6. Experience with PLM systems, engineering changes, deviations, BOM structuring, etc. Working knowledge of MATLAB, Python, ANYSYS, StarCCM Experience with environmental, reliability, safety, and industry standard requirements for automotive, industrial & residential products Basic understanding of electrical design fundamentals Experience with high volume manufacturing and automated assembly processes such as injection molding, stamping, diecast, fastening, dispensing, joining, etc. Familiarity with PCBAs and PCBA components Strong organization, written and verbal communication skills Benefits Compensation and Benefits Medical plans – 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 HSA contribution when enrolled in the High‑Deductible 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 (90 day waiting period) Employee Assistance Program Sick and vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, accrued hours for hourly 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 $109,600 – $195,600 per year + 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Tesla