Mechanical Design Engineer (m/w/d) - Thermal Systems - Berlin, Germany

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What to Expect
Join Vehicle Engineering in Berlin to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy where you will help design the next generation of cutting-edge automotive products for Tesla.
Our world-class engineering teams operate with a non-conventional automotive product development philosophy of high interdisciplinary collaboration, flat organizational structure, and technical contribution at all levels. You will be expected to question and be questioned, to create, to innovate. You must want to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial company. We are building real products. This must excite you. You’ll work alongside accomplished, world-renowned engineers on perhaps the most exciting automotive programs in existence today.
Mechanical Design Engineer - Thermal Systems
Be part of a growing and energetic Thermal Systems Engineering team to engineer, execute and deliver cutting-edge products to global customers. You will work with cross-functional team members to continuously innovate and launch new products for Europe and other growing markets.

What You’ll Do

• Mechanical design and packaging of HVAC components to meet system and vehicle requirements while optimizing for efficiency, cost, weight, manufacturability and serviceability
• Manage suppliers and projects to ensure timely program deliverables within budget
• Develop component and system level requirements based on vehicle level requirements and customer experience
• Lead creation of component specifications, component DFMEA, and other technical design documents
• Develop and execute component and subsystem design verification plans and test methods to validate produce adherence to requirements
• Ensure vehicles conform to all motor vehicle safety standards governing HVAC operation
• Support vehicle programs through the entire life cycle including; spec development, prototype builds, vehicle test, and production

What You’ll Bring

• Education background in Mechanical Engineering or similar
• Outstanding design, packaging and 3D modelig skills - CATIA preferred
• Demonstrable motivation and ability to solve novel, difficult design problems with tight timing constraints as well as design experience with 10’s-100’s of released component designs
• Working knowledge of automotive HVAC systems including compressors, HVAC units, fluid transfer components, and vehicle performance testing
• Experience with psychometrics, heat transfer, fluid dynamics and thermal management
• Good knowledge of high-volume manufacturing processes such as injection molding, stampings, and castings
• Acquaintance with electrical component design and control strategies is preferred

Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.

• Mechanical design and packaging of HVAC components to meet system and vehicle requirements while optimizing for efficiency, cost, weight, manufacturability and serviceability
• Manage suppliers and projects to ensure timely program deliverables within budget
• Develop component and system level requirements based on vehicle level requirements and customer experience
• Lead creation of component specifications, component DFMEA, and other technical design documents
• Develop and execute component and subsystem design verification plans and test methods to validate produce adherence to requirements
• Ensure vehicles conform to all motor vehicle safety standards governing HVAC operation
• Support vehicle programs through the entire life cycle including; spec development, prototype builds, vehicle test, and productio