Mechanical Design Engineer, Battery Engineering | Mechanical Design Engineer, Battery Module, Battery Engineering (m/w/d)
Tesla Germany GmbH
Job Summary
This role offers the opportunity to join Tesla's high-voltage battery team, where you will take full product design responsibility from initial concept through to production launch and ramp. Day-to-day, you will engage in 3D CAD design of complex parts and assemblies, hands-on prototyping, and the meticulous release of 2D drawings. You will be expected to drive product performance while simultaneously reducing cost and mass. The position is highly collaborative, requiring close interaction with manufacturing, testing, and supply chain teams, as well as active management of supplier relationships. What makes this role unique is the 'ship-it' mentality—you aren't just designing on paper; you are ensuring the performance, safety, and scalability of automotive battery products in a fast-paced environment. It is an ideal position for a self-motivated engineer who thrives on technical challenges and rapid direction changes.
Required Skills
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent; Master's Degree is a plus.
Experience
- Professional experience in full product design life cycles from concept to production launch
- Demonstrated experience in CAD modeling and creating 2D assembly drawings
- Experience with high-volume assembly design, including manual and automated processes
- Experience in defining test plans and designing test setups
- Hands-on experience with prototyping and machine shop skills
- Experience with student engineering competitions (Formula Student, Solar Car) is a plus
Languages
Additional
- Willingness to travel to support production launch and supplier visits is required.
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