Job description
Tesla is looking for a Battery Launch Engineer to enhance product quality for Megapack and other energy storage products. This position is integral to the factory floor, acting as a liaison between design, manufacturing, and quality teams. The engineer will address production issues, investigate field failures, and implement solutions that may involve design changes or process updates. Strong mechanical design skills and manufacturing awareness are essential for success in this role.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience with 3+ years of mechanical design experience.
- Strong engineering fundamentals in material science, heat transfer, mechanics, and fluids.
- Proficiency in CAD software such as SolidWorks, CATIA, or NX.
- Familiarity with design for reliability concepts and PLM systems.
- Comfortable using data analysis tools such as Excel, MATLAB, or Python.
- Excellent problem-solving instincts and communication skills.
- Experience with launch, NPI, or manufacturing/quality/process engineering in a high-volume production environment is a plus.
- Experience with energy storage systems or battery cell manufacturing is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the design team's representative in the factory, collaborating with manufacturing, process, and quality teams.
- Support product ramp from initial to mature builds, optimizing designs for manufacturability and assembly.
- Work with suppliers to ensure components meet design intent and quality standards.
- Debug production issues in real time and determine appropriate solutions.
- Own sustaining mechanical design changes based on production feedback.
- Review parts and production output to identify potential issues.
- Conduct root cause analysis on field quality issues and drive corrective actions.
- Develop and execute design validation plans and test methods.
- Create and maintain engineering documentation including design change records and SOPs.
- Travel as needed to support supplier quality and launch activities.
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.
H-1B filing history
Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026
Filing entity: Tesla Inc
As of Jul 17, 2026
Initial approvals
644
FY2026
Approval rate
92.9%
FY2026
LCA certified
1,444
FY2026
Entry-level share
2.1%
FY2026
Initial approvals YoY
+1%
Trend
LCA certified YoY
-60%
Trend
Initial approvals by fiscal year
Approval rate by fiscal year
Continuing vs initial approvals
LCA certified positions by quarter
LCA certified positions by fiscal year
Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.
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