Mechanical Design Engineer, Solar Hardware

$80,000 - $300,000/Yr

Tesla - Fremont, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Fremont, CA

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Mechanical Design Engineer at Tesla is tasked with innovating and developing design concepts into practical product offerings, specifically focusing on the Solar Roof Design Engineering Team. This role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, technical expertise, and project management to create novel roofing and solar systems that contribute to sustainable energy solutions. The engineer will engage in design conception, prototyping, and design for manufacturing (DFM) processes, ensuring that new concepts are rigorously evaluated for feasibility and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Participate in cross-functional development of product requirements
• Design mechanical solutions for novel roof-integrated photovoltaic systems
• Conduct agile concept development and CAD creation of concepts
• Perform first principles analysis using solid mechanics and strength of materials calculations
• Qualify new technology platforms as mediums for design
• Engage in hands-on rapid prototyping and project management of internal/external rapid prototyping contract manufacturing projects
• Participate in DFMEA test plan development and validation with Field Applications and Reliability Engineering teams
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering or external contract manufacturers on product DFM
• Support employee and customer pilot testing and product launches
• Work with the legal team to secure patents for new ideas

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
• 2 years of product design experience or an advanced degree in a related field
• Experience with high volume product design and manufacturing processes
• Proficiency in Solidworks or similar CAD software, 3-D modeling, and 3-D prototyping
• Strong experience in GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing)
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Proven success in high-pressure, tight deadline situations
• Exceptional written, oral, interpersonal, and presentation skills

Benefits

• Aetna PPO and HSA plans with $0 payroll deduction
• Family-building, fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits
• Dental and vision plans with options for $0 paycheck contribution
• Company Paid 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
• 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)
• Paid Holidays
• Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
• Voluntary benefits including 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