(Associate) Mechanical Design Engineer, Battery Module, Battery Engineering

Tesla

Full product design responsibility, from concept through production launch and ramp;
3D design of complex parts and assemblies;
Advancing product performance while driving down cost and mass;
Developing new technologies, supported with early process development;
Relentless improvement of existing products;
Hands-on prototyping;
Specification definition (dimensional, functional, performance, manufacturing);
Meticulous release of 2D part and assembly drawings;
Owning basic testing and analysis; supporting advanced testing and analysis;
Root causing test failures and production problems;
Collaboration with other teams inside Tesla (manufacturing, testing, NPI, supply chain, etc.);
Close, active supplier relationships;
Travel to support production launch and ramp (supplier visits, on-site at Tesla factories, etc.).

Strong Engineering fundamentals in heat transfer, fluids, mechanics, and electronics;
Desire to own a lot and work hard - we have small teams and fast timelines;
Demonstrated ability to create products: CAD design to hand on prototyping;
Experience with various manufacturing processes such as plastic injection molding, metal stamping, thermoforming, welding/brazing, plating, heat treating, and bonding. Direct machine shop skills a plus;
Experience in designing for high volume assembly, both manual and automated;
Experience defining test plans, designing test setups, and analyzing data;
A detail oriented personality with solid documentation and reporting skills;
Proficiency in CAD modeling. CATIA V5/V6 experience a plus but not mandatory;
Experience with student Formula Vehicle, Solar Car, Hyperloop etc. a plus;
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent. Master's Degree a plus.