What to Expect
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, leadership/mentorship capability, and demonstrated ability to execute quickly and effectively.
What You'll Do
Design mechanical packaged semiconductor components and assemblies
Conduct 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. Conduct failure analyses to determine root causes and mitigations
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 reliability/test engineers to take designs from a clean sheet through prototypes and into volume production
What You'll Bring
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, GD&T)
Significant experience designing and building mechanical assemblies. Experience shipping products into volume production
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, Pro-E, NX) and evaluating results from analysis tools (e.g. COMSOL, ANSYS Icepak, StarCCM). Experience using PLM systems to manage 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. Experience managing suppliers from preliminary design/DFM thru volume production.
Working knowledge of Matlab and/or Python
Basic understanding of electrical design fundamentals, familiarity with PCBAs and PCBA components, and high voltage 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:
Expected Compensation
$170,800 - $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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Staff Mechanical Design Engineer, Drive Inverter
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