Staff Mechanical Design Engineer, Drive Inverter

Tesla; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 137,000 - 257,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm in the automotive industry is seeking a Staff Mechanical Design Engineer to join their Drive Inverter design team. This role offers the opportunity to push the boundaries of power electronics design, requiring a strong technical background and critical thinking skills. Candidates will engage in designing and modeling mechanical components, conducting thorough design analyses, and collaborating across various engineering disciplines. With a focus on launching new technologies, this position promises to be both challenging and rewarding, offering a chance to impact the development of cutting-edge automotive solutions.

Benefits

Medical plans with $0 payroll deduction

Family-building benefits

Dental and vision plans with $0 contribution

401(k) with employer match

Employee Stock Purchase Plans

Short-term and long-term disability insurance

Sick and vacation time

Commuter benefits

Employee discounts

Voluntary benefits

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in mechanical engineering with a focus on design and analysis.
• Proficient in 3D modeling and familiar with manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Design and model mechanical packaged semiconductor components.
• Conduct mechanical design analysis including thermal and structural assessments.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering Fundamentals

3D Mechanical Design Tools (CATIA)

Thermal Management

Electronics Packaging Knowledge

Matlab

Python

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

COMSOL

ANSYS Icepak

StarCCM

Job description

Staff Mechanical Design Engineer, Drive Inverter

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What To Expect

Tesla’s Vehicle Power Electronics group is seeking a skilled and motivated Staff Mechanical Engineer to join the Drive Inverter design team. You will push our power electronics designs to their physical limits. This role demands a strong technical background, critical thinking, a passion for launching new technologies, and the ability to execute quickly and effectively.

What You'll Do

1. Design and 3D modeling of mechanical packaged semiconductor components and assemblies.
2. Conduct mechanical design analysis including thermal, CFD, structural, design for assembly, and design for test.
3. Address electronics packaging issues such as electrical isolation, sealing, thermal management, interconnection, shock and vibration management, EMI, RF communications, etc.
4. Develop engineering test plans for designs.
5. Create drawing packages and manufacturing instructions for parts and assemblies.
6. Assist in engineering prototype builds and component fabrication.
7. Collaborate with mechanical, systems, electrical, digital control, manufacturing, industrial design, and test engineers to take designs from concept through prototypes to mass production.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 8 years of related industry experience, including managing or leading small teams.
• Deep understanding of Mechanical Engineering fundamentals (heat transfer, fluids, statics, dynamics, structural design).
• Significant experience designing and building mechanical assemblies, with a record of shipping products into volume production.
• Knowledge of materials used in electronics packaging (metals, insulators, plastics, connectors, gaskets, thermal interface materials, potting, etc.).
• Proficiency with 3D mechanical design tools (e.g., CATIA) and analysis tools (e.g., COMSOL, ANSYS Icepak, StarCCM). Experience with GD&T, CATIA V5/V6, and PLM systems.
• Experience with environmental, reliability, safety standards relevant to automotive, consumer, industrial, or residential products.
• Experience with high-volume manufacturing processes (injection molding, stamping, diecasting) and design for reliability and manufacturability.
• Working knowledge of Matlab and/or Python.
• Basic understanding of electrical design fundamentals, PCBAs, high voltage mechanical design.

Benefits

As a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for benefits from day 1, including:

• Medical plans with $0 payroll deduction options.
• Family-building, fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits.
• Dental and vision plans with $0 contribution options.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits.
• Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Sick and vacation time, paid holidays, back-up childcare, and parenting support.
• Voluntary benefits including critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, legal services, pet insurance.
• Weight loss and tobacco cessation programs.
• Tesla Babies program.
• Commuter benefits.
• Employee discounts and perks.

Expected compensation ranges from $137,680 to $256,200 annually, plus cash and stock awards. Actual offers depend on experience, market, and other factors. Details of benefits will be provided upon offer.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries: Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, Renewable Energy, Semiconductor Manufacturing, Utilities