Mechanical Design Engineer, Drive Inverter

What to Expect

Tesla’s Vehicle Power Electronics group is looking for a skilled and motivated 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, and demonstrated ability to execute quickly and effectively.

What You’ll Do

• Design and 3D modeling of mechanical packaged semiconductor components and assemblies
• 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
• 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 test engineers to take designs from a clean sheet through prototypes and into mass production

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Deep understanding of Mechanical Engineering fundamentals (heat transfer, fluids, statics, dynamics, structural design) with significant experience designing and building mechanical assemblies
• Material science knowledge of materials used in electronics packaging (metals, insulators, plastics, connectors, gaskets, thermal interface materials, potting, etc.)
• Proficiency using 3D mechanical design and analysis tools (e.g. CATIA, COMSOL, ANSYS Icepak, StarCCM)
• Experience using GD&T to control part features, CATIA V5 and/or V6, and PLM systems for engineering changes, deviations, BOM structuring, etc.
• Experience with environmental, reliability, safety, and industry standard requirements for automotive, industrial & residential products
• Experience with high volume manufacturing processes such as injection molding, stamping, diecast, etc.
• Knowledge of design for reliability and design for manufacturability concepts
• Working knowledge of Matlab and/or Python
• Basic understanding of electrical design fundamentals, familiarity with PCBAs and PCBA components, and high voltage design 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:

• 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 – $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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