Overview
On Site
USD 137,680.00 - 256,200.00 per year
Full Time
Skills
Power Electronics
Critical Thinking
3D Modeling
Semiconductors
Computational Fluid Dynamics
Control Flow Diagram
Assembly
Thermal Management
EMI
RF
Test Plans
Drawing
Collaboration
Industrial Design
Prototyping
MASS
Management
Heat Transfer
Dynamics
Structural Engineering
Shipping
Materials Science
Electronic Packaging
3D Computer Graphics
COMSOL
Ansys
GD&T
CATIA
Plant Lifecycle Management
Product Lifecycle Management
Bill Of Materials
Manufacturing
Injection Molding
Design For Manufacturability
MATLAB
Python
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
PPO
Payroll
Health Care
FSA
Finance
Apache Flex
Legal
Insurance
Job Details
Tesla's Vehicle Power Electronics group is looking for a skilled and motivated Staff Mechanical Engineer to join the Drive Inverter design team and drive our power electronics designs to the physical limits. This role requires a strong technical background, a critical-thinking mindset, a passion to launch new technologies, and demonstrated ability to execute quickly and effectively.
Responsibilities
Requirements
Compensation and Benefits
Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
Responsibilities
- Design and 3D modeling of mechanical packaged semiconductor components and assemblies
- Mechanical design analysis including thermal, CFD, structural, design for assembly, and design for test
- 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 a clean sheet through prototypes and into mass production
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
- Minimum 8 years of related industry experience, with experience managing direct reports or leading a small team
- Deep understanding of Mechanical Engineering fundamentals (heat transfer, fluids, statics, dynamics, structural design)
- Significant experience designing and building mechanical assemblies. Experience shipping products into volume productio
- Material science knowledge of materials used in electronics packaging (metals, insulators, plastics, connectors, gaskets, thermal interface materials, potting, etc.)
- Proficiency using 3D mechanical design tools (e.g. CATIA) and evaluating results from analysis tools (e.g. COMSOL, ANSYS Icepak, StarCCM). Experience using GD&T to control part features, CATIA V5 and/or V6, and PLM systems for engineering changes, deviations, BOM structuring, etc.
- Experience with environmental, reliability, safety, and industry standard requirements for automotive, consumer, industrial, or residential products
- Experience with high volume manufacturing processes such as injection molding, stamping, diecasting, etc. Knowledge of design for reliability and design for manufacturability concepts
- Working knowledge of Matlab and/or Python
- Basic understanding of electrical design fundamentals, familiarity with PCBAs and PCBA components, and high voltage design mechanical design
Compensation and Benefits
Benefits
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)
- 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
- Expected Compensation
$137,680 - $256,200/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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