| Location | Palo Alto, CA |
Tesla Energy is bringing battery solar and charging technologies to the grid establishing new industries and defining the future of renewable energy ecosystems. This team is at the forefront of how we generate distribute and consume power today and in the future.
As the Battery Design Team Lead you will lead the team that drives the design of the battery systems that help make Tesla Energy products such as Megapack and Powerwall world class working with a highly motivated and interdisciplinary team that rethinks how battery systems should be designed from the ground up. We start from blank page designs and build up to top-level system design ownership with a first principles design approach. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals and ensure seamless execution.
The role is highly collaborative and cross-functional.
This role requires the ability to apply engineering fundamentals to design battery systems that are at the core of Teslas success. Our team is composed of individuals who are thoughtful fast-moving self-motivated who love to solve difficult problems and are team players.
End-to-end ownership of the battery system designs for new and existing Tesla Energy products leading a team of mechanical engineers in the full life cycle product development for multiple parallel battery programs
Responsible for all battery design attributes and driving team and cross-functional execution to achieve product performance schedule cost reliability and quality targets while successfully scaling into mass production
Lead detailed mechanical design and analysis including thermal structural dynamic electrical and design for assemblymanufacturingserviceability
Build-to-print mechanical design component design ownership inclusive of current collectors battery chassis isolation strategies adhesive joints cold plates cooling tubes high voltage interconnects etc.
Develop and lead execution of component and system design validation plans and test methods to validate product adherence torequirements in collaboration with parallel test and systems engineering teams
Develop and maintain technology and processworkflow roadmaps spearheading the future of Tesla battery system designs 7 years of product design experience and 3 years of design leadership experience
Proficiency in CAD modeling CATIA V56 a plus and PLMengineering change systems
Experience designing for high volume production
Proficiency in GD&T a thorough understanding of tolerances and development of high-quality drawing packagesmanufacturing instructions for parts and assemblies
Strong engineering fundamentals in heat transfer fluids and structural mechanics and the ability to develop and efficiently simplify engineering analysis workflows
Understanding of material science of components used in mechanical design metals insulators plastics connectors gaskets etc. and their fabrication processes injection molding thermoforming casting forging bonding brazingwelding machining etc.
Familiarity with design for reliabilityFMEA concepts with a strong understanding of component and system failure modes
Familiarity with battery cell manufacturing and design cell characteristics and cell fundamentals swelling DCR PPR etc. is preferred not required
Experiencewith obtaining compliance and certification to global standards
Detail-oriented personality with solid documentation and reporting skills excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced and challenging environment
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
401k 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
130400 - 276000annual 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.