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Mechanical Design Engineer, Thermal HVAC

Tesla

Location

Fremont, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

6/2/2026

Compensation

Not listed

Undergraduate Entry-Level
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·FY 2025

Job description

Tesla Motors is looking for a Mechanical Engineer to join the Vehicle Engineering Team, focusing on the design of the Supermanifold Assembly within the Tesla heat pump system. The role involves creating innovative heating and cooling components while collaborating with various teams to ensure efficiency, performance, and safety in vehicle design.

Requirements

  • Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
  • Minimum 1 year of full-time or internship experience with a strong track record in design and building
  • Demonstrated ability to solve complex design problems under tight timing constraints
  • Strong design, packaging, and 3D modeling skills with proficiency in CATIA preferred
  • Passion for electric vehicles and energy efficiency
  • Adaptability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment
  • Knowledge of mechanics, structure design, thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid dynamics

Responsibilities

  • Design and package thermal system components to meet system and vehicle requirements while optimizing for efficiency, cost, weight, manufacturability, and serviceability
  • Manage suppliers and projects to ensure timely program deliverables within budget
  • Develop component and system-level requirements based on vehicle-level requirements and customer experience
  • Lead the creation of component specifications, DFMEA, and other technical design documents
  • Develop and execute component and subsystem design verification plans and test methods to validate adherence to requirements
  • Ensure vehicles conform to all motor vehicle safety standards governing thermal system operation
  • Support vehicle programs through the entire lifecycle, including spec development, prototype builds, vehicle testing, and production

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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