What to Expect
Tesla’s Vehicle Power Electronics group is looking for a skilled and motivated Mechanical Engineer to join the Drive Inverter design team and drive our power electronics designs to the physical limits. This role requires a strong technical background, a critical-thinking mindset, a passion to launch new technologies, and demonstrated ability to execute quickly and effectively.
What You’ll Do
Design and 3D modeling of mechanical packaged semiconductor components and assemblies
Mechanical design analysis including thermal, CFD, structural, design for assembly, and design for test
Solve electronics packaging issues including: electrical isolation, sealing, thermal management, interconnection, shock and vibration management, electromagnetic interference (EMI), RF communications, etc.
Develop engineering test plans for designs
Create drawing packages and manufacturing instructions for parts and assemblies
Assist in engineering prototype builds and component fabrication
Collaborate with other mechanical, systems, electrical, digital control, manufacturing, industrial design, and test engineers to take designs from a clean sheet through prototypes and into mass production
What You’ll Bring
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
Deep understanding of Mechanical Engineering fundamentals (heat transfer, fluids, statics, dynamics, structural design) with significant experience designing and building mechanical assemblies
Material science knowledge of materials used in electronics packaging (metals, insulators, plastics, connectors, gaskets, thermal interface materials, potting, etc.)
Proficiency using 3D mechanical design and analysis tools (e.g. CATIA, COMSOL, ANSYS Icepak, StarCCM)
Experience using GD&T to control part features, CATIA V5 and/or V6, and PLM systems for engineering changes, deviations, BOM structuring, etc.
Experience with environmental, reliability, safety, and industry standard requirements for automotive products
Experience with high volume manufacturing processes such as injection molding, stamping, diecast, etc.
Knowledge of design for reliability and design for manufacturability concepts
Working knowledge of Matlab and/or Python
Basic understanding of electrical design fundamentals, familiarity with PCBAs and PCBA components, and high voltage design mechanical design

Palo Alto, California

Full time