Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

3 days ago


Palo Alto, California, United States Tesla Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join our team at Tesla. As a key member of our Structures and Drive Systems team, you will be responsible for designing and developing semi-truck and heavy-duty transmission designs and architectures.

Responsibilities
  • Lead the design and development of semi-truck and heavy-duty transmission designs and architectures
  • Work with vehicle and production line integration teams to ensure successful assembly and service with the greater vehicle
  • Collaborate with reliability teams to diagnose and address design issues based on test results or field issues
  • Develop designs with a focus on design for assembly at volume, in conjunction with Manufacturing Engineering team
  • Own the detail design of individual components of the assembly, from concept to sourcing, inspection, and PPAP
  • Work with analysis and test teams to define specs and guide fixture design for testing
  • Drive project teams for on-time delivery
Requirements
  • Heavy-duty/Class 8 transmission design experience
  • System-level design ownership
  • 3D experience or Catia V5 experience preferred
  • Casting design for volume production
  • Detail 3D and 2D release of Iron and aluminum casting, forgings, and molded parts
  • Component and sub-system level structural CAE experience
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Strong understanding of GD&T
  • Great time management and self-motivation
What We Offer

As a full-time Tesla employee, you will be eligible for a competitive salary, plus cash and stock awards, and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with employer match, and more.

Additionally, you will have access to our Employee Assistance Program, Sick and Vacation time, and Paid Holidays. We also offer Voluntary benefits, including critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, and pet insurance.

Expected compensation for this role is $104,000 - $204,000/annual salary, depending on level and experience.



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