Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer, Cell Development

We're seeking top engineers to design paradigm-shifting
battery cells, the heart of every Tesla product, and the biggest lever on
affordable, abundant, and performant EVs for all. Our vertically integrated
program is industry one-of-a-kind: the opportunity to drive architectures from
the ground up, influence roadmap & full product portfolio, and master
technical challenges in manufacturing at orders-of-magnitude greater volume
than is typical for automotive systems.

The role requires strong 1st principles, a passion for
advancing state-of-the-art, and the tenacity to ensure the success of your
ideas. Our team habitually defies convention and designs to the limits of
physics. You'll align inputs from multiple disciplines (electrochemistry
design, equipment and controls design, and manufacturing & quality
engineering) to develop new cell products, set & validate to requirements,
and launch into mass production. Tesla moves fast: self-motivation, discipline,
collaboration, and strong communication are critical for success, in addition
to embracing ambiguity as an opportunity for defining novel directions. Your
environment will include battle-proven industry experts, high-aptitude recent
graduates, and open access to a wealth of domain leaders across every Tesla
department.

• Holistic
  design ownership of mechanical parts and assemblies for in-house pouch and
  cylindrical cells, including initial concept through development, prototyping,
  launch, and ramp
• Advance
  and execute technologies that unlock new product performance and safety
  paradigms while reducing cost and mass while improving manufacturability
• Own
  prototyping, basic testing, and analysis
• Hands-on
  engagement with manufacturing process and automation development
• Lead
  multi-disciplinary collaborations across electrochemistry design, CAE, supply
  chain, quality, manufacturing, qualification, new product introduction
• Research
  and benchmark competitive solutions and complete DFMEA and fault tree analysis
• Define
  and release technical specifications (dimensional, functional, performance, and
  manufacturing)
• Author
  clear technical documentation & deliver live presentations, driving
  collaboration with partner teams (Pack, Vehicle, and Vendor Programs)
• Establish
  design tools, protocols, workflows, and documentation that improve efficiency and
  rigor
• Coordinate
  and drive response to emergent issues (validation, factory, supply, etc.), participating
  in component sourcing and supplier engineering relationships as needed
  

• Degree
  in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Physics, or equivalent experience
• 3+
  years as a Mechanical Engineer driving design phases, requirements, and
  specifications in a multi-disciplinary product (battery cells is a major plus)
• Strong
  first-principles thinking in mechanics and heat transfer, with a quantitative,
  analytical mindset and a track record of successfully launched products
• Proficiency
  and proven/tried history in 3D CAD modeling (CATIA V5/V6 is a plus), GD&T,
  structural/thermal FEA, and statistical analysis
• Experience
  designing for high-volume and automated precision manufacturing processes
  (e.g., stamping, deep drawing, injection molding, heat treating, welding),
  including DFM and DFMEA practices
• Familiarity
  with properties and applications of common engineering metals and polymers and
  their limits
• Experience
  with hands-on fabrication, experiment design and setup, and data
  acquisition/analysis
• Exceptional
  ability to communicate complex information through live reporting, written
  documentation, and data presentation, with a disciplined approach to version
  control and organization
• Natural
  inclination to lead discussions with internal and external groups, organize and
  motivate teams, improve workflows, and escalate issues
• Appetite
  for extreme ownership, continuous improvement, and delivering results under
  pressure amid fast timelines, shifting requirements, and competing priorities
  

Along 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 program

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.