Mechanical Design Engineer, Datacenter Compute Product Design

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 scale-out). You will collaborate deeply with electrical, thermal, facilities, manufacturing, and operations teams to deliver vertically integrated products built for density, cost, and service at scales of millions of units. We are seeking creative and self-motivated engineers with strong mechanical engineering fundamentals and first-principles thinking to take products through the design, prototype, manufacturing, test, and deployment ramp cycle.

Roles are available at multiple seniority levels i.e. Sr, Staff, etc. depending on experience level.

• Own mechanical design of datacenter racks & trays, as well as in-rack power & communications delivery methods, for AI compute platforms
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to define product requirements, rack and tray architectures, and part-level specifications
• Design liquid- and air-cooled interfaces, manifolds, coldplates, blind-mate connections, and thermal load paths for high-power boards and modules, including thermo-mechanical silicon stackups, and including development of 3D CAD and 2D drawings
• Perform tolerance analysis, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), and other simulations and analyses before releasing designs for production
• Conduct Design for Manufacturing (DFM) reviews with suppliers and support tooling bring up
• Provide hands-on support for validation with prototypes and rack-level builds, including DOEs
• Support development of engineering and reliability test plans, test data analysis, and troubleshooting of design issues

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
• Demonstrated successful experience in datacenter product development, including part design for high volume manufacturing and serviceability, and deployments at scale
• Knowledge of high-volume manufacturing processes such as injection molding, die casting, stamping, brazing, etc.
• Strong mechanical engineering fundamental knowledge including materials stress/strain, mechanics & statics, and heat transfer
• Self-motivated and detail oriented personality with solid documentation and reporting skills
• Proficiency in tolerance analysis, quality control, data and statistical analysis, failure analysis, and GD&T
• Proficiency in CAD modeling and analysis; CATIA and ANSYS experience highly valued but not required
• Background working with JDM (Joint Design Manufacturing) partners on custom rack platform development
• Familiarity with latest cable and connector solutions for high-speed interconnects
• 5-10% of travel is expected

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

• Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
• Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
• Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
• Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
• Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
• Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
• Tesla Babies program
• Commuter benefits
• Employee discounts and perks program

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.