Staff Harness Engineer, Energy Products - Palo Alto [277270]

$152,000 - $348,000 yearly

Job Description

Tesla Energy is bringing battery, solar, and charging technologies to the grid, establishing new industries and defining the future of renewable energy ecosystems. This role is at the forefront of how we will generate, distribute, and consume power today and in the future.

As a Staff Engineer on the Wire Harness Design team, you will lead the design, development, and industrialization of wire harness and interconnect systems across our energy storage and charging portfolio – working on products like Megapack and Supercharger. Our team is composed of individuals who are fast-moving, self-motivated, and resilient team players who love to solve difficult problems.  If this sounds like you, this role could be the right fit for you.

The Role

  • Define and own the harness and interconnect architecture across multiple Energy Products programs, driving design decisions from concept through mass production
  • Establish and maintain organization-wide harness design standards, DFM/DFA guidelines, connector specifications, and validation frameworks
  • Lead complex trade-off studies involving cost, weight, thermal performance, serviceability, and routing, presenting clear recommendations to senior leadership
  • Design and release wire harness assemblies, including connector selection, terminal specification, wire/cable sizing, routing, and protection schemes
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Electrical, Mechanical, Firmware, Manufacturing, Test, and Supply Chain teams to influence product roadmaps and resolve system-level integration challenges
  • Mentor and develop junior harness engineers through design reviews, knowledge sharing, and establishment of best practices
  • Champion root cause analysis (8D, fishbone, 5-Why) for field and production harness issues; implement systemic corrective actions to prevent recurrence
  • Lead and participate in DFMEA, DVP&R, and design review processes to ensure harness reliability and manufacturability
Anthony Antonucci

Qualifications

Relevant experience in Energy Engineering; strong problem-solving skills; commitment to Tesla mission.

Immediate Fill

No