Mechanical Design Engineer, Thermal HVAC

What To Expect
Tesla Motors is seeking a talented Mechanical Engineer to join the Vehicle Engineering Team, focusing on the design of the Supermanifold Assembly, a critical component of the Tesla heat pump system. This role involves creating innovative heating and cooling components and systems that prioritize efficiency, performance, reliability, and safety. Collaboration with quality, service, manufacturing, validation, and purchasing teams, as well as external suppliers, will be essential to deliver outstanding vehicles that redefine the automotive industry.

What You'll Do

Design and package thermal system components to meet system and vehicle requirements while optimizing for efficiency, cost, weight, manufacturability, and serviceability

Manage suppliers and projects to ensure timely program deliverables within budget

Develop component and system-level requirements based on vehicle-level requirements and customer experience

Lead the creation of component specifications, DFMEA, and other technical design documents

Develop and execute component and subsystem design verification plans and test methods to validate adherence to requirements

Ensure vehicles conform to all motor vehicle safety standards governing thermal system operation

Support vehicle programs through the entire lifecycle, including spec development, prototype builds, vehicle testing, and production

What You'll Bring

Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience

Minimum 1 year of full-time or internship experience with a strong track record in design and building

Demonstrated ability to solve complex design problems under tight timing constraints

Strong design, packaging, and 3D modeling skills with proficiency in CATIA preferred

Passion for electric vehicles and energy efficiency

Adaptability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment

Knowledge of mechanics, structure design, thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid dynamics

Benefits
Compensation and 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)

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

$92,720 - $206,520/annual salary + 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.

, Tesla

Tesla Motors is seeking a talented Mechanical Engineer to join the Vehicle Engineering Team, focusing on the design of the Supermanifold Assembly, a critical component of the Tesla heat pump system. This role involves creating innovative heating and cooling components and systems that prioritize efficiency, performance, reliability, and safety. Collaboration with quality, service, manufacturing, validation, and purchasing teams, as well as external suppliers, will be essential to deliver outstanding vehicles that redefine the automotive industry.