Thermal Launch Engineer, Energy Products

About the role

• Thermal Launch Engineer, Energy Products | Tesla (Energy Engineering)
• Location: Brookshire, Texas | Req ID: 269791 | Job Type: Full-time
• What to Expect

Tesla is seeking a skilled Mechanical Design Launch Engineer to join our Energy Products team, focusing on the Megapack thermal system. With a strong background in mechanical design, you will collaborate cross-functionally to deliver and scale our products. This role will bridge the gap between design, manufacturing, and deployment, collaborating with partner teams to launch our thermal systems with an emphasis on quality, reliability, and scalability.

What You'll Do

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, manufacturing, production, supply chain, among others) to drive the successful launch of industrial product thermal systems
• Component mechanical design ownership to resolve production issues, improve product field quality, and drive continuous product improvements to enhance thermal performance and reduce costs
• Develop and optimize industrial processes for high-volume production, focusing on efficiency, quality, and scalability
• Identify and resolve production bottlenecks during the launch phase by implementing assembly, process improvements
• Create and maintain documentation, including process workflows, SOPs, assembly drawings, and launch checklists
• Work closely with suppliers to ensure component readiness and alignment with production timelines
• Troubleshoot mechanical design issues during prototyping, manufacturing, and field deployment
• Work with manufacturing, process, quality, NPI, and supply chain teams in the early development phase to ensure designs are scalable and cost-effective for mass production (DFM)
• Support cross-functional teams in meeting aggressive project timelines and performance goals
• Travel to support production launch and ramp (supplier visits, on-site at Tesla factories, etc.)

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of experience in mechanical design, ideally in energy storage, HVAC, or related industries
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, CATIA) and data analysis tools (Matlab, Excel, or similar)
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, assembly line setup, production scaling, and design for manufacturability (DFM)
• Experience with product launch cycles and cross-functional collaboration
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to evolving project needs
• Experience with manufacturing processes such as sheet metal, casting, injection molding, and extrusions (or similar)
• Experience with electromechanical components such as motors, sensors, harnesses, and PCBAs
• Familiarity with regulatory standards for thermal and energy systems
• Passion for sustainable energy and Tesla’s mission to accelerate the world’s transition to amazing abundance

Benefits

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
• Earned Wage Access: Real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr. Managers levels)