What To Expect
Tesla is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Mechanical Design Engineer in the Autopilot and Electronics Product Design team to work on sensing devices (weather/occupant/vehicle awareness). Vehicle autonomy combined with new regulation standards requires innovative mechanical solutions for sensors. Tesla is a unique place for a mechanical engineer to own designs from first principles to mass production. Looking for various experience levels - Senior, Staff etc.
What You'll Do
Work closely with sensing, interior, exterior teams to enable temperature, rain, cabin and tire pressure sensors
Optimize sensors in the vehicle while considering product variation, environmental factors, thermal, assembly and more
Participate in prototype builds, component fabrication, testing and validation efforts
Own the design of all mechanical components including PCBA outline, heatsink design, shield-can design, connector selection, sensors selection, manufacturability at scale
Conduct mechanical design analysis including structural, tolerance, FEA (Finite Element Analysis) and design for assembly
Generate detailed 3D models, technical drawings, and documentation of mechanical designs using 3DX. Collaborate with other cross-functional teams to take designs from prototype through production and deployment
Support development of engineering and reliability test plans, test data analysis, and troubleshooting of design issues. Communicate with suppliers regarding DFM (Design for Manufacturing) feedback and support tooling and assembly bring up
What You'll Bring
Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
Minimum 2 years of experience in mechanical design
Experience in the development of sensing devices
Proficiency in CAD software (CATIA/3DX preferred) for 3D modeling and drafting
Familiarity with finite element analysis (FEA) tools (ANSYS preferred)
Experience taking designs from initial concept through to mass production
Basic understanding of electrical and thermal design fundamentals. Familiarity with PCBAs, electronics packaging and sensor applications
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to perform first principles analysis to ensure a successful design (physics, stress-strain, thermal, tolerance, cost and mass optimization, etc.)
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
Benefits
Compensation and 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
Expected Compensation
$109,600 - $234,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits
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.
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