Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer, High Voltage Distribution, Semi

  • Tesla
  • Palo Alto, California
  • Full Time

The High Voltage Distribution team is responsible for efficiently delivering power between the various components within the vehicles powertrain. The team works closely with other groups within the powertrain organization such as battery engineering, drive systems and power electronics to develop cohesive high voltage architecture. By utilizing both mechanical design and integration skills the team helps bridge the gap between powertrain and vehicle engineering. The team is also responsible for designing vehicle chargeports, working closely with supercharger and residential charging teams. Come join us in pushing the boundaries of technology in this new field of automotive high voltage mechanical design.

Roles available at multiple seniority levels including Engineer, Sr., and Staff.

  • Design and support products from concept to production, working with stakeholders from manufacturing, systems, firmware, reliability, test, supply chain and production
  • Work closely with engineers throughout powertrain and vehicle engineering to develop a highly integrated and efficient HV system
  • Design assemblies including chargeports, cables, busbars, junction boxes and connectors
  • Design mechanical components including busbars, cables, plastics, castings, seals and stampings
  • Push the boundaries of vehicle charging and high voltage distribution
  • Develop new technologies to advance vehicle performance while reducing cost and mass
  • Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
  • Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals (structural design, materials, statics, dynamics, heat transfer, fluids, etc.)
  • Proficiency in 3D modeling and 2D drafting, Catia V5/V6 is a plus
  • Proficiency in GD&T
  • Experience designing high voltage parts and systems
  • Hands on prototyping and build experience
  • Strong communication and documentation skills
  • Experience designing for high volume manufacturing and familiarity with varied manufacturing processes
  • Design for manufacturability, design for reliability and the development of test plans
  • Experience with FSAE, Baja, Solar Car, Hyperloop etc.
Job ID: 487472676
Originally Posted on: 7/31/2025

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