Sustaining Mechanical Design Engineer, HV Battery Module & Pack, Battery Engineering
What To ExpectAs 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. Your scope includes all structural, thermal, electrical, and sensing components required to make a large battery out of hundreds of cells. The sustaining role is about continually improving the product, launching new product variants, helping reinforce our supply chain (qualifying alternative materials/suppliers) and directly participate in factory capacity expansion efforts.What You'll DoBecome first design point of contact responsible for all batteries found in all Tesla vehicles (Models 3/Y/Cybertruck) across multiple cell typesFully understand the battery design, and the manufacturing systems that build it (factory process and equipment)Launch new battery variants based on existing architectures (higher/lower energy packs)Collaborate with Manufacturing, Process, and Quality to cut-over product improvementsWork with field quality and reliability to translate field failures into actionable part design changes, driving warranty improvementsParticipate in battery teardowns for field and factory failuresParticipate in design reviews and change control processBOM changes, design revisions, scrappy bench-testsOwn product improvements (cost, complexity reductions) and refine product specificationsVisit suppliers for part qualifications, design change reviews, line audits, etc.What You'll BringBachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experienceAbility to travel up to 25% of the year to different Tesla factories & offices as well as suppliersFull-time industry experience in battery or high-volume product manufacturing environmentsStrong Engineering fundamentals in heat transfer, electrical, mechanics, and basic electronicsProficiency in CAD modeling. CATIA V5/V6 and 3DX experience is a plusProficiency with statistics and data analysis. SPC/Black-Belt proficiency a plus but not mandatoryPreferred experience with various manufacturing processes such as plastic injection molding, metal stamping, thermoforming, welding/brazing, plating, PCBA/FPC, and bondingPreferred experience in designing for high volume assembly, both manual and automatedA detail-oriented personality with solid documentation and reporting skillsExperience with student Formula Vehicle, Solar Car, Formula Baja, etc. is a plusBenefitsCompensation and BenefitsAlong with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire: 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 (Health Savings Accounts) 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 programExpected Compensation$109,600 - $195,600/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., Tesla