What To Expect
The New Programs Engineering Prototype team works at the front-end of vehicle design and development by creating early prototype vehicles for teams to quickly evaluate risks early in program lifecycle. This is a mechanical integration role that will focus on taking varying scope prototype projects from design through the build process. This role requires a holistic understanding of vehicle systems to interact with cross-functional teams throughout various design and engineering groups to create functional prototypes.
What You'll Do
Manage top-level product CAD and BOM, use best practices for ensuring CAD completeness and compatibility, and support release process
Lead integration reviews, mediate packaging constraints to ensure design solutions are aligned with prototype vehicle attribute targets
Manage build phase of prototype vehicles including creation of build timeline, overview of build process, and ensuring build documentation in place
Identify the need for and design tooling to support prototype vehicle builds
Support fabricators and technicians to triage and resolve issues during prototype vehicle builds
What You'll Bring
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
Proven problem solving and strong communication skills
Effectively handle multiple priorities, organize workloads, and meet tight delivery timelines
Detail-oriented personality with effective documentation and reporting skills
Extensive understanding of design principles that support functional product systems design
Knowledgeable in part and large assembly fabrication and manufacturing processes
Outstanding design, packaging, and 3D modeling skills; CATIA experience is an advantage
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
$91,600 - $195,600/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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