Staff Mechanical Integration Engineer, Energy Products
Tesla
Staff Mechanical Integration Engineer, Energy Products
| Job Category | Energy - Solar & Storage |
|---|---|
| Location | Palo Alto, California |
| Req. ID | 233293 |
| Job Type | Full-time |
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Tesla Energy is looking for an experienced Mechanical Engineer who is passionate about integration of hardware and mechanical design to drive the world’s transition to a sustainable future. We emphasize collaboration in our work, and always encourage each other to have fun while we change the world together.
- Lead mechanical integration and validation across multiple teams, including component level and full system validation
- Drive the comprehensive mechanical test plan and decompose it to component testing, system level validation, and pilot runs
- Key owner of the product hardware readiness checklist for start of production, OK-to-ship, and product launch
- Lead DFMEA as part of the product design, integration, and test process
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure functional, performance and safety requirements are successfully achieved
- Support failure analysis to understand root cause and drive resolution for hardware failures originating in component and full system validation
- Drive continuous improvement in design and performance by providing direct and accurate feedback to design owners
- Hands-on with hardware bring up and prototyping
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of experience in hardware integration, enclosure design, busbar design, and battery design/testing
- Strong understanding mechanical engineering fundamentals with some electrical engineering background
- Understanding of hardware development process
- Exceptional analytical problem-solving skills, able to identify and surface issues within complex hardware systems
- Proficiency with hardware testing, lab tools, and equipment
- Effective communicator and excellent attention to detail
- Preferred: Previous work in the energy storage or electric vehicle charging industry
- Preferred: Experience with batteries, power electronics, and/or renewable energy products
- Preferred: Experience working on high voltage/high power systems
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)
- LGBTQ+ care concierge services
- 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
$104,000 - $204,000/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.
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