Mechanical Design Engineer, Low Voltage Architecture

Tesla Motors, Inc.
92,720 - 206,520 USD
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, California, Palo Alto
Oct 17, 2025
What to Expect Mechanical Engineers within the Low Voltage Distribution team routinely tackle extremely difficult engineering challenges and continuously push beyond what was deemed impossible regarding electrical and thermal performance, cost, and delivery timelines. Working closely with electrical engineers, firmware engineers, and manufacturing engineers, the technologies developed by the mechanical engineering team enable world class performance in our vehicles and energy storage products. This is evident by the unequaled technology and integration in our vehicles. Such feats demand strong creativity and strict engineering rigor using first principle reasoning. The role requires utilization of skills across many disciplines. Roles are available at multiple seniority levels based on experience. What You'll Do Design mechanical components and mechanisms related to electrical connections, conductors, assembly assist and integration parts Develop novel technologies and novel manufacturing techniques related to the same Perform thermal/structural modeling of components and systems Build prototypes and perform functional validation in lab and in actual use case Work with electrical engineers and PCBA designers to integrate components into electro-mechanical systems Work with reliability engineers to validate design Work with manufacturing engineers and suppliers to transition concepts to production What You'll Bring Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalentexperience Demonstrated successful experience in mechanical engineering within a product design and manufacturing environment Knowledgeof high volume manufacturing processes such as injection molding, die casting, stamping, extrusion, etc. Proficiency in CAD modeling, CATIA v5 experience highly valued but not required 10-15% of travel is expected 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) 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 $92,720 - $206,520/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.