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Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, Battery Module Pack (m/w/d) - Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg

Brandenburg, Germany (On-site)

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, Battery Module Pack (m/w/d) - Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg

2 Weeks ago • 5 Years + • Manufacturing • Undisclosed

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Job Description

Tesla seeks a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer for its Gigafactory in Berlin-Brandenburg to contribute to the design and production of automotive high-voltage battery products. Responsibilities include driving component development from concept to production, 3D and 2D design, developing new technologies for performance improvement, leading product improvements, mentoring junior engineers, defining specifications, prototyping, testing, and troubleshooting production issues. The role requires strong engineering fundamentals, experience with various manufacturing processes, and a collaborative team-oriented approach. Tesla operates in a fast-paced environment demanding self-motivation and resilience.

Must have:

Strong engineering fundamentals
Experience in various manufacturing processes
3D and 2D design proficiency
Testing and analysis expertise
High-volume assembly experience
Leadership and mentorship skills
Problem-solving and root cause analysis
CAD modeling (CATIA V5/V6 a plus)

Good to have:

Direct machine shop skills

What to Expect

Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg marks a defining moment in Europe for Tesla’s mission of accelerating the world’s transition to sustainable energy. Here we will launch revolutionary products on a massive scale, using extraordinary speed, innovation and efficiency. Our employees will ensure that we achieve our goals, and we welcome you to help us write the next chapter of our success story.

What to Expect

Mechanical engineers on our engineering team don’t just design batteries— we ship them! The role requires strong fundamentals, a passion to push the boundaries of technology and the tenacity to ensure the success of your creations. Our product requirements push the limits of physical possibility, demanding extreme attention detail and the highest standard of performance, quality and manufacturability. Our team drives collaboration with many engineering groups— team players only. Tesla moves quickly, so being self-motivated and disciplined is critical. You must be passionate, but direction changes quickly, so you must also be resilient. Our team is responsible for the performance, safety, reliability, and scalability of every automotive HV battery product at Tesla!

What You’ll Do

· Drive components and subsystems from requirement definition & design concept through launch and production ramp

· 3D design of complex parts and assemblies plusD meticulous release of 2D

· Develop and execute new technologies that improve product metrics (performance, cost, mass)

· Independently identify and lead improvements to existing products

· Provide technical leadership / mentorship / design review for less experienced employees

· Specification definition (dimensional, functional, performance, manufacturing)

· Own basic hands-on prototyping, testing and analysis; support advanced testing and analysis

· Root causing test failures and production problems

· Build collaborative relationships with other Tesla teams (manufacturing, testing, NPI, supply chain, etc.)

· Written & live reporting to department leadership, representing own work

What You’ll Bring

· Strong engineering fundamentals in heat transfer, fluids, mechanics, and electronics

· Desire to own large scope and work hard— we have small teams and fast timelines

· Capable of initiating and leading cross-functional technical task force

· Capable of efficiently executing tasks autonomously with minimal need for supervision or guidance from management

· Experience with various manufacturing processes such as plastic injection molding, metal stamping, thermoforming, welding/brazing, plating, heat treating, and bonding. Direct machine shop skills is a plus

· Experience designing for high volume assembly, both manual and automated

· Experience defining test plans, designing test setups, and analyzing data

· Detail-oriented personality with top-tier documentation and reporting skills

· Mastery over CAD modeling. CATIA V5/V6 experience a plus but not mandatory

· BS/MS degree of Mechanical/Mechatronics engineering (or equivalent) with 5+ years of experience

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