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Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer, Power Module Packaging

Tesla Motors, Inc.
Palo Alto, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/29/2026
What to Expect
Join the electric revolution as a Power Module Mechanical Design Engineer at Tesla! You will lead power module design, incorporating packaging assembly processes and spearhead product from design to builds. Your work will have a direct impact on the future of sustainable energy, and we're looking for a motivated and skilled engineer to lead the way.

What You'll Do
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand product requirement and develop power packaging solutions that meet those needs

  • Mechanical design and optimization of power modules. Optimization considering thermal, mechanical, assembly tolerance stacks, design for manufacturing (DFM)

  • Conduct research and analysis to identify and implement new packaging materials and technologies

  • Create, manage release and control package drawings

  • Ensure all packaging design meet industry standards and regulations. Work with suppliers to ensure quality and timely delivery of packaging materials

  • Troubleshoot and resolve any issues related to packaging design and assembly

  • Support assembly equipment mechanical tooling design


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

  • 3 years of full-time industry experience in power module design and optimization

  • An interdisciplinary mindset with an ability to understand first principle and interactions between thermal, mechanical, fluid and electrical physics

  • Knowledge of tolerance stacks, design for performance manufacturing (DFM), design for test (DFT), design for reliability. Ability to lead and/or contribute to DFMEA and PFMEA

  • Experience with CAD modeling (SolidWorks, CATIA or similar), finite element analysis (FEA) & multi-physics simulations

  • Experience with environmental, reliability, safety and industry standards for automotive product

  • Assembly process knowledge and material science knowledge of materials used in electronics packaging (ceramics, attaches, encapsulation, wire bonding, adhesives, etc.)


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
    $109,600 - $195,600/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 : $109,600 - $195,600

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