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Mechanical Design Engineering Manager, HV Battery Module & Pack

Tesla Motors, Inc.
Palo Alto, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/18/2026
What to Expect
We are seeking a Palo Alto, CA based engineering manager to leadTesla'sHVBattery Design EngineeringLaunch and SustainingTeam.This positionoffers outsized leverage on the mission to deliver affordable,safe,and reliable vehicles that accelerate Earth's transition to sustainable energy. You willmanage the team responsible for Tesla's highest volume battery programs (Model 3 & Y)and serve as thedesignpoint of contact.Scopeincludesall structural, thermal,electrical,and sensingcomponentsrequiredto make a largebatterypackout ofhundredsof cells.Responsibilitesspancontinuousproductimprovement,new product variants,supply chainreinforcement(qualifying alternative materials/suppliers), supportingGigafactoryNevadabatteryfactoryand root causeinvestigation offield failures.

What You'll Do
  • Lead and grow team of engineers who aredesignpoint of contactresponsiblefor allbatteries found inModel 3 & YTesla vehicles(3 batteryvariants)in North America

  • Fully understand the battery designs, and themanufacturingsystems that buildthem(factory process and equipment)

  • Establish design tools, protocols, workflows, and documentation that improve efficiency & rigor

  • Stayin syncwith Austin,Berlinand Shanghai peer managers toimprovedesignteampracticesand streamlinehandoffs between our development & production sites

  • Launch new battery variants based on existing architectures,leadredesign ofcomponentsto improve cost and performancemetrics

  • Triage,coordinate& driveresponse to emergent issues (validation, factory, supply, etc.)

  • Recruit&develop world-class talent, manage performance, and nurture team culture

  • Work withfieldqualityand reliabilityto translate field failures into actionablepart design changes, driving warranty improvements

  • Set ambitious & quantitative OKRs, inspire employees,maintainhigh standard of work, justifyresourcesand win leadership alignment

  • Interface with product and executive leadership; convert leadership direction into action, represent the team at product level,createproposalsand drive alignment with partner teams


What You'll Bring
  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience

  • 7 years of technical experience, minimum2yearsdemonstratedleadership of other engineers

  • Ability to travel up to 20% of the year to different Tesla factories as well as suppliers

  • Strongengineering fundamentals in heat transfer,electrical, mechanics, and basic electronics

  • Background in design for high-volume & automated manufacturing processes,such as plastic injection molding, metal stamping, thermoforming, welding/brazing, plating, PCBA/FPC, and bonding

  • Practiced in concept generation, CAD, tolerancing (GD&T), statistical analysis, DFM, DFMEA

  • Strongtechnical communication (live reporting, written form, and presentation of data)

  • Natural inclination to organize&motivate teams of people and improve workflows


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:

  • Medical plans > 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 Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible 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 (90 day waiting period)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly 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
    $140,800 - $211,200/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 is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

     

    Salary : $140,800 - $211,200

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