Product Design Engineer, In House Cell Engineering What To Expect

Hit Apply below to send your application for consideration Ensure that your CV is up to date, and that you have read the job specs first. We’re seeking top engineers to design paradigm-shifting battery cells— the heart of every Tesla product— and the biggest lever on affordable, abundant, and performant EVs for all.

Our vertically-integrated program is industry one-of-a-kind: the opportunity to drive architectures from the ground up, influence roadmap & full product portfolio, and master technical challenges in manufacturing at orders-of-magnitude greater volume than is typical for automotive systems.

The role requires strong 1st principles, a passion for advancing state-of-the-art, and the tenacity to ensure the success of your ideas. Our team habitually defies convention and designs to the limits of physics. You’ll align inputs from multiple disciplines (supply chain, electrochemistry design, manufacturing & quality engineering) to develop new cell products, set & validate to requirements, and launch into mass production. Tesla moves fast: self-motivation, discipline, collaboration, and strong communication are critical for success— in addition to embracing ambiguity as an opportunity for defining novel directions. Your environment will include battle-proven industry experts, high-aptitude recent graduates, and open access to a wealth of domain leaders across every Tesla department.

We feel immense daily satisfaction surrounding ourselves with high-ownership, empathetic, truth-seeking, continuously learning, mission-oriented people— join us!

What You'll Do

Holistic design ownership of mechanical parts / assemblies for in-house cylindrical 4680 cell and beyond (initial concept through development, factory launch + ramp)Advance and execute technologies that unlock new product performance and safety paradigms while reducing cost / mass and improving manufacturabilityOwn prototyping, basic testing and analysis (support advanced testing and analysis)Hands-on engagement with manufacturing process and automation developmentLead multi-disciplinary collaborations across electrochemistry design, CAE, supply chain, quality, manufacturing, qualification, new product introductionResearch and benchmark competitive solutions; complete DFMEA and fault tree analysisDefine and release technical specifications (dimensional, functional, performance, manufacturing)Author clear technical documentation & deliver live presentationsParticipate in component sourcing and supplier engineering relationshipsOccasional travel to Tesla factories, satellite team sites, and suppliers (domestic / international as needed)

What You'll Bring

Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Physics, or equivalent experienceRobust fundamentals in solid mechanics and heat transfer + demonstrated application to solve thorny problemsExperience designing for high-volume manufacturing processes such as stamping, deep drawing, plastic injection molding, heat treating, and metal weldingFamiliarity with properties and applications of common engineering metals and polymersExperience with experiment design and setup, data acquisition, analysisProficiency in 3D CAD modeling (CATIA V5/V6 experience is a plus)Foundational knowledge in GD&T (proficiency is a plus)Great communication skills (interpersonal & technical); willingness to lead discussions with internal & external groups; a team-first attitudeResilience & independent learning— ability to hit deadlines under pressure and manage shifting requirements, multiple simultaneous prioritiesProficiency with structural / thermal FEA and hands-on fabrication skills

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 deductionFamily-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefitsDental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contributionCompany Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSAHealthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefitsCompany paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramSick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid HolidaysBack-up childcare and parenting support resourcesVoluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insuranceWeight Loss and Tobacco Cessation ProgramsTesla Babies programCommuter benefitsEmployee discounts and perks program

Expected Compensation

$92,720 - $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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