Mechanical Design Engineer, Battery Structures Design

We are seeking a talented Mechanical Design Engineer to join our Structural Design team within the Battery Engineering organization in Palo Alto, CA. This role focuses on enhancing designs for current Tesla vehicles and defining structural designs for future models. Collaboration with factory-based colleagues and cross-functional teams will be essential to integrate vehicle and powertrain engineering, develop innovative processes, and advance safety and reliability standards in electric vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Improve designs for existing vehicles and define structural designs for future Tesla models
• Seamlessly integrate vehicle and battery cell systems to optimize performance
• Partner with manufacturing engineering teams to develop new processes and materials
• Serve as the local design authority for line launches, design changes, trials, and root-cause analysis
• Conduct on-site component and system-level testing to support design and specification updates
• Collaborate with manufacturing, process, and quality teams to address yield barriers and scrap issues
• Own product improvements focused on cost reduction and complexity simplification

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Strong engineering fundamentals in materials and mechanics
• Demonstrated ability to identify problems and develop effective solutions
• Detail-oriented approach with solid documentation and reporting skills
• Strong experience in CAD modeling, with CATIA V5/3DX experience as a plus
• Prior experience in a relevant engineering field, ideally in high-volume manufacturing
• Proficiency in 3D design and GD&T drawings for complex parts and assemblies

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

$92,720 - $206,520/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.