Mechanical Design Engineer, Power Electronics, Next Gen Tech

Step into the forefront of innovation as a Staff Mechanical Design Engineer on Tesla's Power Electronics team, where you'll pioneer breakthroughs in emerging technologies that redefine the future of energy and transportation. You'll lead efforts to push power electronics to new heights-enhancing power density, scaling voltages, slashing costs, and integrating advanced automated manufacturing processes that will power the next generation of Tesla's vehicles, energy storage systems, and beyond.
Join a dynamic, elite group of visionaries in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment where every day brings challenges that demand creativity and bold problem-solving. Tesla's mission to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy isn't just a goal-it's your canvas for creating game-changing solutions. If you're energized by a 'first-principles' mindset and the thrill of turning abstract ideas into real-world technologies that millions will rely on, this role will ignite your passion. Here, your designs won't linger on screens; they'll rapidly evolve from prototypes to mass-produced realities, driving global impact and setting new industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Identify and prioritize key areas for technology development in power electronics, focusing on innovations that boost power density, elevate voltage capabilities, reduce costs, and enable seamless high-level automated manufacturing
• Apply creative, first-principles-based problem-solving to generate groundbreaking, new-to-the-world solutions that address complex engineering challenges
• Conduct multi-physics simulations and optimizations to refine designs, ensuring they meet rigorous performance, thermal, structural, and environmental requirements
• Perform in-depth cost modeling and analysis to evaluate trade-offs, optimize manufacturing processes, and drive cost-effective designs from concept to production
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams-including electrical, magnetic, systems, controls and manufacturing engineers-to integrate designs into broader architectures, incorporating system-level trade-offs for maximum efficiency and reliability
• Develop detailed engineering test plans, prototype builds, and validation strategies to accelerate the transition of emerging technologies from ideation to high-volume production
• Oversee the modeling and design of electro-mechanical components, such as advanced heat sinks, insulation systems, and magnetic elements and custom PCBA components, while solving packaging issues like thermal management, vibration control, and electromagnetic interference
• Create comprehensive drawing packages, manufacturing instructions, and assembly processes to support rapid prototyping and scalable production

Requirements

• 8+ years of hands-on experience in mechanical design, power electronics, or a related field, with a proven track record of technical excellence in product development and innovation
• Exceptional creativity and a strong foundation in first-principles thinking, enabling you to devise novel solutions that push the boundaries of what's possible
• Outstanding organizational, written, and verbal communication skills to collaborate effectively and lead projects with diverse stakeholders. The ability to rally an organization and its leaders around your ideas. This is a high impact role
• Expertise in cost modeling, multi-physics simulations (e.g., thermal, CFD, structural), and optimizations, with the ability to navigate system-level trade-offs and integrate them into architecture studies
• Extensive knowledge of various manufacturing techniques, including injection molding, stamping, die-casting, dispensing, fastening/joining, and automated assembly processes, to ensure designs are production-ready. As well as familiarity with PCBAs and their components
• Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals, including familiarity with GD&T, finite element analysis, and design for reliability
• Proficiency in tools like CATIA V5/V6, MATLAB, Python, ANSYS, StarCCM or similar for design, simulation, and analysis
• Solid understanding of environmental, safety, and industry standards for automotive and energy products, along with basic electrical & magnetic design principles

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.