Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer, Autonomous Charging, Power Electronics

Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer, Charging, Power Electronics

Join Tesla as a senior mechanical design engineer on the Charging team, working on high‑power products that reshape the car‑charging industry.

Design novel world‑class products and solutions to deliver high power. Your work bridges engineering challenges with a seamless customer experience, and you’ll contribute to Tesla’s mission of mass‑adopted, conductive vehicle charging.

• Model and design electro‑mechanical parts and assemblies (plastics, sheet metal, heat sinks, insulation, magnetic components, high‑voltage connectors, fasteners, etc.).
• Perform mechanical design analysis, including thermal, CFD, structural, design‑for‑assembly, and design‑for‑test.
• Collaborate with program stakeholders to integrate designs into vehicles, energy products, and more.
• Solve electronics packaging issues such as isolation, sealing, thermal management, interconnection, shock, vibration, EMI, and RF communications.
• Develop engineering test plans and create drawing packages and manufacturing instructions.
• Assist in prototype builds and component fabrication, working with manufacturing and production teams.

• 2+ years of mechanical design experience or demonstrated technical excellence.
• Strong fundamentals in mechanical engineering and physics first principles.
• Knowledge of GD&T, finite element analysis, and design‑for‑reliability concepts.
• Proficiency with CATIA V5/V6, PLM systems, and engineering change processes.
• Working knowledge of MATLAB, Python, ANYSYS, StarCCM.
• Experience with environmental, reliability, safety, and automotive/industrial standards.
• Basic understanding of electrical design fundamentals.
• Experience with high‑volume manufacturing and automated assembly (injection molding, stamping, diecast, etc.).
• Familiarity with PCBA and PCBA components.
• Strong organization, written, and verbal communication skills.

• Competitive salary (see Compensation below).
• Health, dental, vision, and HSA plans with no payroll deduction.
• Family‑building, fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits.
• 401(k) with employer match, ESOP, and other financial benefits.
• Paid holidays, flexible vacation, and sick leave.
• Employee assistance program and wellness resources.
• Commuter, backup childcare, and parenting support.

$106,400 - $206,520/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Engineering and Information Technology – Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, Renewable Energy, Semiconductor Manufacturing, Utilities.

Union City, CA

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