Staff Mechanical Design Engineer, Electrical Safety Devices
TeslaStaff Mechanical Design Engineer, Electrical Safety Devices
TeslaLocation
Palo Alto, CA
Type
Full-time
Posted
8/19/2026
Compensation
$156,000 - $234,000 a year
Job description
The role involves leading the design and development of innovative High Voltage and High Current electrical safety devices at Tesla. The HV Devices team focuses on creating advanced solutions that enhance efficiency, safety, and manufacturability across various applications including vehicles and energy storage. Candidates will engage in multi-disciplinary work, applying first-principles thinking to solve complex engineering challenges. This position offers opportunities at multiple seniority levels based on experience.
Requirements
- 8+ years of experience in mechanical design or a related field.
- Demonstrated technical excellence in product design and analysis.
- Exceptional creativity and a solid foundation in first principles thinking.
- Outstanding organization, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Expertise in multi-physics simulations and optimizations.
- Extensive knowledge of various manufacturing techniques.
- Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals and knowledge of GD&T.
- Proficiency with tools like CATIA V6 3DExperience, MATLAB/Simulink, or Python.
- Experience with environmental, reliability, safety, and industry standards.
- Familiarity with PCBAs, battery management systems, and electrical components.
Responsibilities
- Identify key areas for technology development in HV Safety Devices.
- Apply creative problem solving to generate innovative solutions.
- Conduct multi-physics simulations and optimizations to refine designs.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate designs.
- Develop detailed engineering test plans and validation strategies.
- Oversee the modeling and design of electro-mechanical components.
- Create comprehensive drawing packages and manufacturing instructions.
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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