Mechanical Design Engineer, Electronic Devices

What to Expect

Tesla is seeking a skilled and motivated Mechanical Design Engineer to join the Autopilot and Electronics Product Design team. In this role, you'll lead the mechanical design of low-voltage electronics modules—including infotainment devices, antennas, wireless phone chargers, and electronic control units—across Tesla's vehicle lineup. We're hiring at multiple experience levels, including Senior and Staff positions.

What You’ll Do

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define system architecture and develop mechanical implementations

• Optimize components for performance, integration, size, mass, cost, and ease of assembly

• Lead hands-on modeling and design of mechanical components and assemblies, including plastic, sheet metal, and die-cast parts

• Conduct mechanical design analyses: structural, tolerance stack-ups, FEA, and design for assembly (DFA)

• Create detailed 3D models, technical drawings, and documentation using CATIA

• Support prototype builds, component fabrication, testing, and validation efforts

• Support development of engineering and reliability test plans, analyze test data, and troubleshoot design issues

• Communicate with suppliers on DFM feedback and support tooling development and assembly bring-up

• Own designs from initial concept through mass production

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience

• 3+ years of experience in mechanical design

• Proficiency in CAD software (3DX CATIA preferred)

• Strong knowledge of mechanical design principles, materials, and manufacturing processes

• Familiarity with finite element analysis (FEA) tools (ANSYS preferred)

• Experience taking designs from concept through mass production

• Basic understanding of electrical and thermal design fundamentals, including PCBAs and electronics packaging

• Strong first-principles problem-solving skills (stress-strain analysis, thermal management, tolerance optimization, cost and mass reduction)

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

• Comfort working across regions, including occasional international travel