November 19, 2024

Mechanical Design Engineer, Optimus Battery, Battery Engineering

Mid • On-site

$104,000 - $174,000/yr

Palo Alto, CA

What to Expect

Tesla is on a path to build humanoid robots at scale to automate repetitive and boring tasks. Battery Mechanical Design Engineers on Optimus have to rethink how future autonomous humanoid robots will be powered. Design requirements for steady-state Optimus usage are still in their infancy, so this role requires strong mechanical fundamentals to release and ramp parts. 

As a Mechanical Engineer on Tesla’s Optimus Battery team, you may also be tasked with cell selection, form factor definition, abuse prevention, and many more yet-undiscovered engineering problems, so a breadth of engineering disciplines is necessary. You will join a branch of the Automotive team tasked with injecting Tesla’s state-of-art Automotive EV battery technology into the humanoid form factor. Collaborating with world-class Battery Engineers and Bot Designers, you will define how the world’s first mass scale humanoid bot program will be designed and powered.

What You’ll Do
  • 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
  • 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
  • Travel to support production launch and ramp (supplier visits, on-site at Tesla GFNV, etc.)
What You’ll Bring
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
  • Preferably 2-5 years 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
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)
  • LGBTQ+ care concierge services
  • 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

    $104,000 - $174,000/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.