Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer, Low Voltage Architecture

What to Expect

This role within the Low Voltage Distribution Team focuses on solving complex engineering challenges to push the boundaries of electrical and thermal performance, cost efficiency, and delivery timelines. Collaborating closely with engineers across multiple disciplines and subsystems, the position involves designing and developing cutting-edge mechanical components and technologies that drive unparalleled performance in vehicles and energy storage products. The role demands strong creativity, rigorous first-principles thinking, and multidisciplinary skills to achieve innovative solutions. Opportunities are available at multiple seniority levels based on experience.

What You'll Do

• Design mechanical components and mechanisms for electrical connections, conductors, and assembly integration
• Develop innovative technologies and manufacturing techniques for enhanced performance
• Conduct thermal and structural modeling of components and systems for optimization
• Build prototypes and validate functionality through lab testing and real-world applications
• Collaborate with electrical engineers and PCBA designers to integrate components into electro-mechanical systems
• Partner with reliability engineers to ensure design robustness and longevity
• Work with manufacturing engineers and suppliers to transition concepts into high-volume production

What You'll Bring

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Demonstrated experience in mechanical engineering within product design and manufacturing environments
• Knowledge of high-volume manufacturing processes such as injection molding, die casting, stamping, and extrusion
• Proficiency in CAD modeling, with CATIA / 3DExperience experience highly valued but not required
• Ability to travel 5-10% of the time

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:

• 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

Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.