What To Expect
As a Seating Design Engineer within Tesla's Vehicle Engineering Group, you will play a pivotal role in the design and development of innovative seating systems from concept to end-of-life. Your work will encompass a wide range of seating commodities, including structures, mechanisms, actuators, cushions, wire harnesses, controllers, sensors, software, and trims, while pushing boundaries for future seating solutions. Collaborating with a dynamic team of experts and polymaths, you will leverage your expertise in seating components such as plastics, foams, mechanisms, and engineering composites to exceed automotive industry standards for safety, usability, and comfort. This role requires a commitment to engineering first principles and a passion for creating seating solutions that redefine comfort and functionality for vehicular occupants.
What You'll Do
Conceptualize, design, and engineer seating system parts and products to meet safety, functionality, and comfort targets
Define problems, set targets, and develop product strategies through concept generation and evaluation
Balance and manage product attributes including aesthetics, cost, mass, schedule, and sustainability
Conduct validation and optimization using prototypes, physical testing, CAE simulations, and design reviews
Create 3D models, 2D drawings, and detailed designs with datum, fixation strategies, GD&T, and DFM considerations
Produce technical documentation for official communication and milestone management
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of seating systems within vehicle architecture
What You'll Bring
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
Minimum of 7 years of experience in mechanical design or related engineering fields
Demonstrated experience in design engineering with a focus on multidisciplinary engineering
Hands-on experience in building or prototyping physical products
Proficiency in hand-sketching as a form of engineering communication
Background in automotive engineering with seating experience preferred but not mandatory
Strong organizational skills for managing schedules and milestones
Evidence of exceptional ability in problem-solving and innovation
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 - $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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