Mechanical Design Engineer, Solar Hardware

What To Expect
The Mechanical Design Engineer is responsible for inventing and shepherding design concepts into viable product offerings. The candidate should demonstrate a history of innovation, technical prowess, project management skills, a strong work ethic, and an ability to work cross functionally. Tesla’s Solar Roof Design Engineering Team develops novel roofing and solar systems for the purpose of accelerating the world’s transition to sustainable energy. This group is focused on design conception, prototyping, and DFM for Tesla’s Solar Roof. New concepts are evaluated based upon first principles, rigorous cost analysis, feasibility, and reliability testing.

What You'll Do

Participate in cross-functional development of product requirements

Design mechanical solutions for novel roof integrate photovoltaic systems

Agile concept development/CAD creation of concepts

First principles analysis using solid mechanics and strength of materials calculations

Qualification of new technology platforms as mediums for design

Hands-on rapid prototyping and/or project management of internal/external rapid prototyping contract manufacturing project

Participate in DFMEA test plan development and validation with Field Applications and Reliability Engineering teams

Work with Manufacturing Engineering or external contract manufacture on product DFM

Support employee and customer pilot testing and product launches

Collaborate with legal team to secure patents for new ideas

What You'll Bring

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience

2 years of product design experience or an advanced degree in one of the above fields

Experience with high volume product design and manufacturing process

Must be proficient in Solidworks or similar CAD software, 3-D modeling and 3-D prototyping

Candidates must have strong GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) experience

Demonstrated record of successfully managing multiple projects simultaneously

Demonstrated record of success working in a high pressure, tight deadline situation

Exceptional written, oral, interpersonal, and presentation 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 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

$80,000 - $300,000/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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