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Aug 30, 2026

Full time

Staff Electronic Design Engineer, Infotainment - Palo Alto [277600]

$100,000 - $288,000 yearly

Tesla Palo Alto, CA

Tesla's Infotainment EE team designs the multi-media compute platforms behind the cabin experience in every Tesla vehicle — driving high-resolution displays, immersive audio, camera and sensor fusion, inter/intra-networking, and on-vehicle AI inference. We are seeking a detail-oriented and enthusiastic electronic design engineer with a strong background in computer system design, validation, and support. In this role, you will own next-generation infotainment motherboards end-to-end, balancing performance, power, cost, EMC, and automotive reliability to deliver a best-in-class experience worldwide. The Role Translate product and performance requirements into compute, memory bandwidth, display, audio, networking, peak power, and storage targets Lead parts selection for critical components — SoC, memory, storage, power-management, display, microprocessor, Ethernet switch, audio controller, etc. Implement open-ended electrical discussions into concrete circuit design...

Aug 30, 2026

Full time

Mechanical Design Engineer, New Programs - Hawthorne [227273]

$87,020 - $222,300 yearly

Tesla Hawthorne, CA

The New Programs Engineering team works at the front end of the design and development cycle by studying, simulating, building, and proving Tesla’s future vehicle concepts. New Programs Engineers interact with cross-functional partners from the Design, Vehicle Engineering, and Powertrain Engineering groups to develop 3D designs, mules, prototypes, and demonstrators used for informing downstream engineering efforts. This is a product design engineering position where product design expertise and fundamental first principles approach to problem solving are far more important than extensive automotive industry specific experience. The Role Product Definition – Document product plan of record. Identify risks and key decisions. Gather data, feedback, and customer input to present to design, engineering, and leadership to facilitate key product decisions Own vehicle system level attributes in the first stage of product definition and present tradeoffs to leadership in...

Aug 30, 2026

Full time

Mechanical Design Engineer, Enclosures, Energy Products - Palo Alto [242839]

$109,600 - $195,600 yearly

Tesla Palo Alto, CA

Tesla Energy is looking for a highly skilled and motivated engineer to perform and drive mechanical and enclosure design activities for its utility scale energy storage and supercharging products. The role entails strong fundamentals, a passion to push the boundaries of technology and the tenacity to make your designs successful. Tesla operates under compressed timelines, so being self-motivated, disciplined, and resilient is critical. We aim to recruit the most talented engineers to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy. The Role Modeling and design of mechanical components and assemblies including sheet metal, structural metals, plastics, environmental sealing materials, fasteners, and other components Mechanical design analysis including structural finite element analysis, design for assembly, design for manufacturing, and design for test Work with cross-functional teams to refine specifications and achieve product performance, aesthetic,...

Aug 30, 2026

Full time

Sensor Electronic Design Engineer - Palo Alto [280412]

$100,000 - $282,000 yearly

Tesla Palo Alto, CA

Autonomy begins with sensing. Tesla's vehicles depend on a diverse array of sensing systems, from spatial perception (vision, radar) and motion sensing (IMU) to user interaction, environmental monitoring, and chassis sensing, to perceive and interact with the world. At the core of every one of these systems is a circuit board that must be engineered to the highest standard. This role owns that foundation. As part of the Sensing team, you will design, validate, and industrialize circuit boards, rigid, flexible, rigid-flex, and beyond, that enable Tesla's autonomous driving and intelligent vehicle features. You'll translate high-level system requirements into board-level designs that meet aggressive cost, size, and reliability targets across a uniquely broad portfolio of sensor technologies. The scope is rare: few roles touch this many sensing domains, form factors, and production scales in one seat. If you want to see your boards ship in millions of vehicles and directly advance...

Aug 30, 2026

Full time

Robotics Mechanical Design Engineer, Tactile Sensing, Optimus - Palo Alto [236828]

$108,000 - $264,000 yearly

Tesla Palo Alto, CA

Join the Tesla Optimus team and help build the future of general-purpose robotics. We are developing a highly capable, safe, and scalable humanoid robot designed to perform useful tasks in factories, homes, and beyond—leveraging Tesla’s expertise in AI, product design, and high-volume manufacturing. Our mission is to create a robot that can understand and interact with the real world at a level that transforms everyday life and unlocks new possibilities for humanity. The Tactile Sensing team gives the robot a sense of touch. Closely integrated with the hand structures and kinematic design, our tactile sensors are among the most critical elements for enabling dexterous manipulation—the foundation of a truly useful robot. We develop a range of electromechanical sensing technologies, transforming cutting-edge research into scalable, production-ready solutions at massive volume. The Role Design, develop, and integrate tactile sensing systems that provide the robot with...

Aug 30, 2026

Full time

Robotics Mechanical Design Engineer, Hand, Optimus - Palo Alto [274456]

$108,000 - $264,000 yearly

Tesla Palo Alto, CA

Join the Tesla Optimus team and help build the future of general-purpose robotics. We are developing a highly capable, safe, and scalable humanoid robot designed to perform useful tasks in factories, homes, and beyond—leveraging Tesla’s expertise in AI, product design, and high-volume manufacturing. Our mission is to create a robot that can understand and interact with the real world at a level that transforms everyday life and unlocks new possibilities for humanity. The robot is only as useful as the hand itself. To deliver true human-like dexterity in a human-scale form factor, the Hand team integrates high-performance sensors, actuators, and mechanisms into an extremely compact package — all while ensuring the durability needed for both strenuous labor and precise manipulation. The Role Design durable structures and mechanisms that deliver the complex kinematic capabilities of a human hand while integrating sensors, actuation, and compliance elements Perform...

Aug 30, 2026

Full time

Robotics Mechanical Design Engineer, Soft Goods & Exteriors, Optimus - Palo Alto [247607]

$108,000 - $264,000 yearly

Tesla Palo Alto, CA

Join the Tesla Optimus team and help build the future of general-purpose robotics. We are developing a highly capable, safe, and scalable humanoid robot designed to perform useful tasks in factories, homes, and beyond—leveraging Tesla’s expertise in AI, product design, and high-volume manufacturing. Our mission is to create a robot that can understand and interact with the real world at a level that transforms everyday life and unlocks new possibilities for humanity. The Soft Goods and Exteriors team designs the robot’s skin and suit—everything you can see and feel. We work closely with the Tesla Design Studio to create a futuristic and inspiring aesthetic while respecting the human form. Achieving this vision requires a creative design mindset and relentless innovation in flexible materials, textiles, and fabrication processes capable of reaching massive scale with exceptional quality. The Role Design and develop the robot’s skin, clothing, and accessories, balancing...

Aug 30, 2026

Full time

Robotics Mechanical Design Engineer, Structures & Mechanisms, Optimus - Palo Alto [222716]

$108,000 - $264,000 yearly

Tesla Palo Alto, CA

Join the Tesla Optimus team and help build the future of general-purpose robotics. We are developing a highly capable, safe, and scalable humanoid robot designed to perform useful tasks in factories, homes, and beyond—leveraging Tesla’s expertise in AI, product design, and high-volume manufacturing. Our mission is to create a robot that can understand and interact with the real world at a level that transforms everyday life and unlocks new possibilities for humanity. The Structures and Mechanisms team designs the robot’s skeleton and joints. We focus on creating lightweight, durable, and highly integrated mechanical designs that enable exceptional performance while remaining optimized for manufacturability, cost, and long-term reliability at massive scale. The Role Design and optimize joints and structures for mass, stiffness, durability, cost, and high-volume manufacturability Conceptualize and develop novel mechanisms that perform reliably across dynamic joints and...

Aug 30, 2026

Full time

Sr. Controls Design Engineer - Fremont [276989]

$104,000 - $210,000 yearly

Tesla Fremont, CA

The Bay Area R&D and Facilities team is looking for a highly motivated Controls Engineer to work on a critical challenge facing the world’s energy transition to sustainable energy. As a Controls Engineer, you will work closely with the design team, construction & commissioning team, supporting projects from concept through design, programming, HMI development, installation, integration, ramp up, and long-term operations, sustainability & operations. The Role Establish and maintain automation, controls, and instrumentation design standards and best practices.Lead automation scope definition, execution strategies, and technical decision-making across projects Oversee development and review of control philosophies, P&IDs, I/O lists, network architectures, and logic designs.Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, cybersecurity, and safety requirements Coordinate automation activities across engineering, operations, maintenance, and IT/OT stakeholders...

Aug 30, 2026

Full time

Robotics Physics Modeling Engineer, Model Based Design, Optimus - Palo Alto [270616]

$140,000 - $300,000 yearly

Tesla Palo Alto, CA

Welcome to Tesla's Optimus Robotics Team, the epicenter of innovation, where we're not just designing humanoid bi-pedal robots like the Tesla Bot; we're creating a revolution in automation for repetitive tasks and pioneering wheeled robots for manufacturing and autonomous logistics. Join us in this thrilling journey, where you'll find yourself at the intersection of mechanical, electrical, controls, software, and manufacturing engineering disciplines, working collaboratively to drive the future of robotics. You will be at the forefront of groundbreaking developments, working on the core of robotics evolution. Your focus will be on model informed design and architecture development of robots that set new standards for performance. You'll be empowered to optimize powertrains, innovate linkages, and enhance the capabilities of robotic limbs, all with an eye on efficient mass production. The Role Robot physics-based modelling Model-based design and architecture development...

Aug 30, 2026

Full time

Controls Design Engineer - Fremont [276695]

$104,000 - $180,000 yearly

Tesla Fremont, CA

The Bay Area R&D and Facilities team is looking for a highly motivated Controls Engineer to work on a critical challenge facing the world’s energy transition to sustainable energy. As a Controls Engineer, you will work closely with the design team, construction & commissioning team, supporting projects from concept through design, programming, HMI development, installation, integration, ramp up, and long-term operations, sustainability & operations. The Role Establish and maintain automation, controls, and instrumentation design standards and best practices. Lead automation scope definition, execution strategies, and technical decision-making across projects Oversee development and review of control philosophies, P&IDs, I/O lists, network architectures, and logic designs. Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, cybersecurity, and safety requirements Coordinate automation activities across engineering, operations, maintenance, and IT/OT stakeholders...

Aug 30, 2026

Full time

Staff Design Manager, Chemical, Process - Lathrop [279735]

$86,400 - $189,000 yearly

Tesla Lathrop, CA

We are seeking an exceptional Chemical/Process Design Manager to join our energy infrastructure engineering team. In this high-impact role, you will lead end-to-end design and engineering for critical construction and infrastructure projects supporting our solar manufacturing facilities—from initial concept through final build. While your primary expertise will be electrical systems, you will also bring the breadth to understand, coordinate, and support other engineering disciplines. You will own the full design process, drive cross-functional execution, and ensure seamless delivery of high-quality infrastructure that advances our mission. The ideal candidate will have a proven background in engineering (electrical focus preferred), construction, and project management. Highly organized, detail-oriented leader with a track record of successfully driving complex, multi-disciplinary projects. Outstanding ability to unite diverse teams, remove obstacles, and deliver results under...

Aug 30, 2026

Full time

Materials Integration Engineer, Cell Design - Palo Alto [264588]

$91,600 - $234,000 yearly

Tesla Palo Alto, CA

As a Cell Materials Integration Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in bringing new battery materials into Tesla’s in-house cell product. You will shepherd novel cell materials, chemistries, and designs from early-phase & pilot-scale development into Tesla's Gigafactory cell production lines and final cell products. This involves collaborating with cross-functional teams including materials engineering, manufacturing engineering, NPI, supplier industrialization, etc. to ensure seamless scale-up, while optimizing for performance, safety, and manufacturability. The Role Lead the integration of new battery cell materials and designs as they are handed off from the materials development team into manufacturing and mass production at Tesla’s Gigafactories. This includes adapting lab-scale processes for high-volume production, troubleshooting integration challenges, and ensuring compatibility with existing manufacturing equipment Work closely with materials development and...

Aug 30, 2026

Full time

Battery Modeling Engineer, Vehicle Systems Design & Architecture - Palo Alto [280437]

$112,000 - $192,000 yearly

Tesla Palo Alto, CA

The powertrain architecture and modeling team develops a parametric vehicle model that is utilized for vehicle architecture design, performance evaluation, and decision making. As a member of the team, you will be responsible for the development, utilization, and validation of component and system models in a generalized capacity, and battery and cell modeling in a specialized capacity. You will use the model to communicate performance expectations and requirements through the engineering lifecycle of various products and initiatives. This specific role will have a focus on the aspects of vehicle performance that are most sensitive to changes in battery performance. Attributes like fast charge and thermal endurance will be daily topics of interest. There will be a high degree of collaboration with cell design teams, battery teams, thermal teams. The Role Design, develop, and enhance Tesla’s in-house powertrain performance models to support vehicle architecture decisions...

Aug 30, 2026

Full time

Power Module Mechanical Design Engineer - Palo Alto [280524]

$91,600 - $316,800 yearly

Tesla Palo Alto, CA

Join the electric revolution as a Mechanical Design Engineer. You'll lead module packaging design end-to-end, from first-principles concept to high-volume production, shaping the technology that powers every vehicle and energy product we ship. Working at the intersection of thermal, mechanical, and electrical engineering, you'll partner with cross-functional teams to push the limits of efficiency, reliability, and scale. Your designs won't just hit a spec sheet, they'll drive the future of sustainable energy, and we're looking for a bold, motivated engineer ready to lead the way. The Role Own mechanical design and optimization of power modules, balancing thermal, mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing constraints Develop packaging solutions with cross-functional teams from requirements through design, validation, and production builds Research and introduce new packaging materials and processes (substrates, attaches, encapsulants, interconnects, and beyond)...

Aug 30, 2026

Full time

Mechanical Design Engineer, Closures - Fremont [279464]

$91,600 - $164,400 yearly

Tesla Fremont, CA

As a Closures Systems Design Engineer, you will be responsible for conceiving, architecting, designing, and engineering the dynamic exterior systems of Tesla vehicles. You will work alongside pioneering Designers and Engineers through all stages of the product design cycle: from initial sketch and clay modeling, through architecture and design, and finally to validation and product launch. You will be part of the team that creates and executes some of the most notable hallmarks of Tesla design. The Role Serve as a member of the Vehicle Engineering Team to support automotive body and closure system development for the Tesla vehicle product line Conceptualize, design, engineer and launch Closures Systems components for CIW, Mechanisms/Electro-Mechanisms, Sealing and Glazing product lines Achieve innovation-driven closure system targets for appearance, function, quality, cost and weight Establish system level architecture and functionality based on market research,...

Aug 30, 2026

Full time

Design Verification Engineer, AI Hardware - Palo Alto [250581]

$128,000 - $432,000 yearly

Tesla Palo Alto, CA

The Tesla AI Hardware team is at the forefront of revolutionizing artificial intelligence through cutting-edge hardware innovation. Comprising brilliant engineers and visionaries, the team designs and develops advanced AI inference chips tailored to accelerate Tesla’s machine learning capabilities. A key part of this effort is Dojo, Tesla's custom supercomputer system built to efficiently train massive neural networks on vast video data from the fleet. The work of Tesla's AI Hardware team powers the neural networks behind Full Self-Driving (FSD), and Tesla humanoid robot, Optimus, pushing the boundaries of computational efficiency and performance. By creating custom silicon and optimized architectures, the team ensures Tesla remains a leader in AI-driven automotive and energy solutions, shaping a future where intelligent machines enhance human life. The AI Hardware team is looking for a SOC Verification Engineer who will be responsible for RTL verification of top-level SOC. With a...

Aug 30, 2026

Full time

Staff Mechanical Design Engineer, Electrical Safety Devices - Palo Alto [280299]

$156,000 - $234,000 yearly

Tesla Palo Alto, CA

Join a fast-paced team designing cutting edge High Voltage & High Current electrical safety devices for use across the entirety of Tesla. From Vehicle and Energy Storage to Supercharging and Manufacturing, the HV Devices team looks beyond traditional devices like sealed contactors, fuses, and pyrotechnic breakers. One example is the Cybertruck ‘DPDT’ – a motor-actuated reconfigure contactor capable of conducting high charging current, withstanding high voltages, and actuating reliably for thousands of cycles. You will lead efforts to push new devices to new levels, improving integration, efficiency, safety/performance, manufacturability, mass, and cost. Our work is highly multi-disciplinary and, in addition to mechanical fundamentals, you are expected to know or learn basic electrical and magnetic physics. At Tesla, design doesn't stay on a screen, and we don't waste time on products for which we do not see a future. If a first-principles mindset energizes and excites you, this...

Aug 30, 2026

Full time

Thermal Design Engineer, Datacenter Compute - Palo Alto [268526]

$109,600 - $234,000 yearly

Tesla Palo Alto, CA

Tesla is seeking a highly motivated Thermal Design Engineer for the Electronic Systems teams to help develop best in class cooling solutions from silicon to vehicles to datacenters. We are open to candidates of all experience levels for this opening. The role involves design and validation of passive, active air-, and active-liquid cooling solutions for electronic systems, either for vehicle platforms or off-vehicle systems. The position requires working closely with cross-functional teams at different scales (silicon to system), as well as external suppliers. A deep understanding of the fundamentals of fluid flow and heat transfer and ability to breakdown complex engineering problems into simple pieces that can be tackled by fundamentals is a must. Creative thinking, ability to solve complex and challenging problems, and ability to work independently are of paramount importance. This position involves working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment with tight timing and...

Aug 30, 2026

Full time

Mechanical Design Engineer, Datacenter Compute Product Design - Palo Alto [280057]

$109,600 - $234,000 yearly

Tesla Palo Alto, CA

Tesla’s AI datacenter infrastructure is the backbone for the models that power Full Self Driving and Optimus, deploying Tesla’s custom high-performance silicon at rack and cluster scale. These systems push the limits of power density, silicon-to-package-level thermal and heat dissipation (liquid and air cooling), high speed electrical and optical data transfer, and structural design, while maintaining a focus on total cost of ownership, uptime, and manufacturing and deployment speed. Tesla’s fast-paced development environment creates opportunities to deliver novel, often patented rack and cooling technologies from prototype into large-scale deployment, with a direct line from hardware decisions to efficiency and quality of inference. As a Mechanical Design Engineer on this team, you will own the design of high-density compute racks, trays, and cooling hardware from the PCBA and module interface through full rack integration in the datacenter (optimizing for both scale-up and...

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