Tesla

What to Expect

The High Voltage Distribution team is responsible for efficiently delivering power between the various components within the vehicle’s powertrain. The team works closely with other groups within the powertrain organization such as battery engineering, drive systems and power electronics to develop cohesive high voltage architecture. By utilizing both mechanical design and integration skills the team helps bridge the gap between powertrain and vehicle engineering. The team is also responsible for designing vehicle chargeports, working closely with supercharger and residential charging teams. Come join us in pushing the boundaries of technology in this new field of automotive high voltage mechanical design.

What You’ll Do

• Design and support products from concept to production, working with stakeholders from manufacturing, systems, firmware, reliability, test, supply chain and production
• Work closely with engineers throughout powertrain and vehicle engineering to develop a highly integrated and efficient HV system
• Design assemblies including chargeports, cables, busbars, junction boxes and connectors
• Design mechanical components including busbars, cables, plastics, castings, seals and stampings
• Push the boundaries of vehicle charging and high voltage distribution
• Develop new technologies to advance vehicle performance while reducing cost and mass

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals (structural design, materials, statics, dynamics, heat transfer, fluids, etc.)
• Proficiency in 3D modeling and 2D drafting, Catia V5/V6 is a plus
• Proficiency in GD&T
• Experience designing high voltage parts and systems
• Hands on prototyping and build experience
• Strong communication and documentation skills
• Experience designing for high volume manufacturing and familiarity with varied manufacturing processes
• Design for manufacturability, design for reliability and the development of test plans
• Experience with FSAE, Baja, Solar Car, Hyperloop etc

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 - $204,000/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.

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