Mechanical Design Engineer, Solar Hardware

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• 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

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)
• 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, depending on level + 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.