Sr. Sustaining Mechanical Design Engineer, HV Battery Module & Pack, Battery Eng
Tesla, Palo Alto, CA, United States
Sr. Sustaining Mechanical Design Engineer, HV Battery Module & Pack, Battery Engineering
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What To Expect
As a Sustaining Engineer on Tesla’s HV Battery Design Engineering Team (based in Palo Alto, CA or Reno, NV), you will be the design point of contact responsible for continuously improving our vehicle batteries currently in production. Your scope includes all structural, thermal, electrical, and sensing components required to make a large battery out of hundreds of cells. The sustaining role is about continually improving the product, launching new product variants, helping reinforce our supply chain (qualifying alternative materials/suppliers) and directly participate in factory capacity expansion efforts.
What You'll Do
Become first design point of contact responsible for all batteries found in all Tesla vehicles (Models S3XY) across multiple cell types
Fully understand the battery design, and the manufacturing systems that build it (factory process and equipment)
Launch new battery variants based on existing architectures (higher/lower energy packs)
Collaborate with Manufacturing, Process, and Quality to cut-over product improvements
Work with field quality and reliability to translate field failures into actionable part design changes, driving warranty improvements
Participate in battery teardowns for field and factory failures
Participate in design reviews and change control process
BOM changes, design revisions, scrappy bench-tests
Own product improvements (cost, complexity reductions) and refine product specifications
Visit suppliers for part qualifications, design change reviews, line audits, etc.
What You'll Bring
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
Ability to travel up to 25% of the year to different Tesla factories & offices as well as suppliers
3+ years of full-time industry experience in battery or high-volume manufacturing environments
Strong Engineering fundamentals in heat transfer, electrical, mechanics, and basic electronics
Proficiency in CAD modeling. CATIA V5/V6 and 3DX experience is a plus
Proficiency with statistics and data analysis. SPC/Black-Belt proficiency a plus but not mandatory
Preferred experience with various manufacturing processes such as plastic injection molding, metal stamping, thermoforming, welding/brazing, plating, PCBA/FPC, and bonding
Preferred experience in designing for high volume assembly, both manual and automated
A detail-oriented personality with solid documentation and reporting skills
Experience with student Formula Vehicle, Solar Car, Formula Baja, etc. is a plus
Benefits
Compensation and 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
$106,400 - $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.
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Seniority level Mid-Senior level
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What To Expect
As a Sustaining Engineer on Tesla’s HV Battery Design Engineering Team (based in Palo Alto, CA or Reno, NV), you will be the design point of contact responsible for continuously improving our vehicle batteries currently in production. Your scope includes all structural, thermal, electrical, and sensing components required to make a large battery out of hundreds of cells. The sustaining role is about continually improving the product, launching new product variants, helping reinforce our supply chain (qualifying alternative materials/suppliers) and directly participate in factory capacity expansion efforts.
What You'll Do
Become first design point of contact responsible for all batteries found in all Tesla vehicles (Models S3XY) across multiple cell types
Fully understand the battery design, and the manufacturing systems that build it (factory process and equipment)
Launch new battery variants based on existing architectures (higher/lower energy packs)
Collaborate with Manufacturing, Process, and Quality to cut-over product improvements
Work with field quality and reliability to translate field failures into actionable part design changes, driving warranty improvements
Participate in battery teardowns for field and factory failures
Participate in design reviews and change control process
BOM changes, design revisions, scrappy bench-tests
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Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
Ability to travel up to 25% of the year to different Tesla factories & offices as well as suppliers
3+ years of full-time industry experience in battery or high-volume manufacturing environments
Strong Engineering fundamentals in heat transfer, electrical, mechanics, and basic electronics
Proficiency in CAD modeling. CATIA V5/V6 and 3DX experience is a plus
Proficiency with statistics and data analysis. SPC/Black-Belt proficiency a plus but not mandatory
Preferred experience with various manufacturing processes such as plastic injection molding, metal stamping, thermoforming, welding/brazing, plating, PCBA/FPC, and bonding
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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
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Employee discounts and perks program
Expected Compensation
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