Product Design Engineer, Prismatic Cell

Tesla is looking for a skilled Product Design Engineer to unlock the next level of affordability, safety, and longevity in a new generation of Li-ion battery cell. This is a unique opportunity to develop, validate, and launch our cell into Tesla's industry leading products.

In this role, you'll apply a first principles approach to harness the building blocks of physics, chemistry, and engineering to drive the design process. You'll collaborate with multiple teams including materials, manufacturing, supply chain, quality engineering, and external suppliers to prepare the design for mass production.

We value technical excellence and commitment to pushing boundaries in a fast-paced environment. Success in this position requires self-motivation, open collaboration, effective communication skills, and a desire to execute and close tasks efficiently.

• Holistic design ownership of mechanical components & cell assemblies of Li-ion cell, including spec validation
• Responsible for in-lab testing and design analysis to ensure components & assemblies will meet all cell requirements
• Conduct DFMEAs to proactively identify areas of risk, as well as lead rapid root cause analyses in response to new risks
• Define technical part specifications (dimensional, functional, performance, process capability requirements), author documentation and releases, and deliver technical presentations
• Lead design for manufacturing (DFM) for component sourcing with both external suppliers and internal partners
• Drive multi-disciplinary collaborations across teams including electrochemistry, CAE, supply chain, quality, manufacturing, and qualification
• Occasional travel to Tesla factories, satellite team sites, and suppliers (domestic / international as needed)
• Research and benchmark competitive solutions

• Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Physics, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or equivalent experience
• Robust fundamentals in solid mechanics, electrochemistry, and heat transfer
• Experience designing for high-volume manufacturing processes such as stamping, deep drawing, plastic injection molding, heat treating, and metal welding
• Familiarity with properties and applications of common engineering metals and polymers
• Experience with experiment design and setup, data acquisition, analysis
• Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling (CATIA V5/V6 experience is a plus)
• Foundational knowledge in building tolerance stack analyses and GD&T
• Great communication skills (interpersonal & technical); willingness to lead discussions with internal & external groups; a team-first attitude
• Resilience & independent learning- ability to hit deadlines under pressure and manage shifting requirements, multiple simultaneous priorities
• Proficiency with structural / thermal FEA and hands-on fabrication skills

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

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.