Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer, High Voltage Distribution

Description:
The High Voltage Distribution team is responsible for efficiently delivering power between the various components within the vehicle’s powertrain. The team works closely with other groups within the powertrain organization such as battery engineering, drive systems and power electronics to develop cohesive high voltage architecture. By utilizing both mechanical design and integration skills the team helps bridge the gap between powertrain and vehicle engineering. The team is also responsible for designing vehicle chargeports, working closely with supercharger and residential charging teams. Come join us in pushing the boundaries of technology in this new field of automotive high voltage mechanical design.Roles available at multiple seniority levels including Engineer, Sr., and Staff.

Responsibilities:
Design and support products from concept to production, working with stakeholders from manufacturing, systems, firmware, reliability, test, supply chain and production
Work closely with engineers throughout powertrain and vehicle engineering to develop a highly integrated and efficient HV system
Design assemblies including chargeports, cables, busbars, junction boxes and connectors
Design mechanical components including busbars, cables, plastics, castings, seals and stampings
Push the boundaries of vehicle charging and high voltage distribution
Develop new technologies to advance vehicle performance while reducing cost and mass

Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals (structural design, materials, statics, dynamics, heat transfer, fluids, etc.)
Proficiency in 3D modeling and 2D drafting, Catia V5/V6 is a plus
Proficiency in GD&T
Experience designing high voltage parts and systems
Hands on prototyping and build experience
Strong communication and documentation skills
Experience designing for high volume manufacturing and familiarity with varied manufacturing processes
Design for manufacturability, design for reliability and the development of test plans
Experience with FSAE, Baja, Solar Car, Hyperloop etc.

Compensation & Benefits:
Benefits

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

Expected 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.