David Lyons

David Lyons is a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer for Energy Products at Tesla, based in the San Francisco Bay Area.1 He is a renewable energy enthusiast with a focus on scaling both residential and utility-scale storage and solar solutions for a clean energy future.1

Education and Background

David holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Santa Clara University, where he received the Dean's Scholarship.1 During his time at university, he was involved in various extracurricular activities, including juggling at school events and working as a professional DJ.1

Professional Experience

David's career at Tesla has progressed through several roles:

• Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, Energy Products (December 2019 - Present)
• Mechanical Design Engineer, Energy Products (November 2018 - December 2019)
• Solar Systems Mechanical Engineer (September 2017 - November 2018)

Prior to joining Tesla, David worked at:

• SolarCity as an Engineer for Solar Product Integration
• Zep Solar as a Field Applications Engineering Intern
• Bright Generation Community Foundation as a Solar Engineer and SCU Global Fellow1

Key Projects and Responsibilities

At Tesla, David has been involved in various projects, including:

• Megapack Mechanical Design
• Solar Roof Mechanical Design & Systems Architecture Design

During his time at SolarCity, he:

• Validated 3rd party residential & commercial string inverters and other solar equipment
• Led the design and implementation of an electrical splice enclosure installed on over 10,000 customer houses
• Supported operations with advanced system diagnosis and troubleshooting
• Performed arc fault testing and recommended improvements for inverter performance1

David's experience demonstrates his commitment to advancing renewable energy technologies and his expertise in mechanical engineering within the solar and energy storage sectors.