Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer, Rotor, Drive Systems
Tesla Palo Alto, CA Full-time 3/24/2026
Undergraduate with 2+ Years of Experience
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•FY 2025Job Description
Tesla is seeking Senior or Staff Mechanical Engineers to design vehicle propulsion rotors, focusing on performance improvement and energy efficiency. The role involves taking hardware designs from concept to high-volume production while collaborating with various teams to optimize designs for next-generation vehicle applications.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
- Experience taking motor designs from clean sheet to volume production
- Knowledge of multiple magnet technologies
- Understanding of an international supply chain
- Automotive design and validation experience
- Expected skills: GD&T, 3D CAD, 2D Drawings, DFMEA, PFMEA, detailed stack ups, structural and thermal FEA
- Bonus skills: CATIA, NVH analysis, electromagnetics design, specification writing, plastic injection molding, bolted joint design
Responsibilities
- 3D CAD and 2D drawings for rotors, speed sensing and interconnect assemblies
- Driving choices and development in: rotor assembly, magnet technology, steel stamping and lamination joining, interconnections, thermal sensing
- Identifying and qualifying suppliers of raw materials, components, and assemblies
- Design validation, durability testing profile development and data analysis
- Collaborate with internal motor manufacturing team and help them launch new products to high volume
- Carry designs through to high-volume production: DFM, cost reductions, and second sourcing
- Visit Tesla powertrain manufacturing facilities for new product ramp up
- Mentoring Junior Engineers and Interns
Benefits
- Employees at Tesla are often offered day-one coverage with multiple medical options (some at $0 paycheck cost), dental/vision, company HSA contributions, a 401(k) match, and equity programs. Most roles also include paid time off and holidays, family-building support, employee assistance, commuter and childcare benefits, and access to discounts and wellness programs.
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