Tesla

What to Expect

The Electrical Hardware team is looking for highly motivated and talented individuals to develop innovative products to support Tesla’s SEMI platform. The Design Engineer will own design, development, and testing of harnesses and related components, which are integral to the functionality of Tesla’s products. 

Mechanical Engineers within the Electrical Hardware Engineering team tackle extremely difficult engineering challenges and continuously push beyond what was deemed impossible in regards to mechanical packaging, electrical and thermal performance, cost, and delivery timelines. Working closely with Electrical Engineers, Firmware Engineers, and Manufacturing Engineers, the technologies developed by the Mechanical Engineering team enable world class performance in our vehicles. This is evident by the level of innovation and functionality experienced in our vehicles. Such feats demand strong creativity, strict engineering rigor using first principle reasoning, and passion to push the boundaries of technology. You will work alongside exceptionally motivated Engineers in a fast and rapidly changing environment. You must be determined to make your designs successful and excited to engineer the best electric vehicles in the world. 

What You’ll Do

• Mechanical designs from concept to production including but not limited to – prototyping, testing and validation 
• Participate in the development of system mechanical architecture 
• Investigate new technologies and manufacturing methods applicable for next generation products 
• Perform 3D modeling of components and assemblies 
• Drive design development on wire harnesses and lead electrical/physical integration and optimization issues with different teams (cross-functional Engineering, Manufacturing, etc.) 
• Design to significantly reduce mass and volume/space and to optimize wire bundle routing in the vehicle, minimize NVH (Noise, Vibration, Harshness), and improving durability 
• Work with Suppliers for Design-for-Manufacturability to reduce assembly complexity, cost and lead time reduction 
• Design components for ease and efficiency of manufacture and vehicle installation 
• Support prototype builds with quick-turn parts and make sure installation works properly as design-intended 
• Closely work with Reliability team to ensure proper testing on finished designs (vibe, corrosion, torque-to-failure, EMI/shielding, etc.) 

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
• 2+ years of proven Mechanical Engineering excellence 
• Design-for-Manufacturability, including Automation 
• Demonstrated experience launching electrical/mechanical products from concept to manufacturing release 
• Demonstrated experience in high volume manufacturing processes injection molding, stamping, extrusion, etc. 
• Occasional travel is expected 

Compensation and Benefits

Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

• Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• LGBTQ+ care concierge services
• 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
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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

$80,000 - $174,000/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.

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.

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