Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, Chassis Development

3 days ago

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

Tesla is accelerating the world's transition to sustainable energy. As a Mechanical Design Engineer on the Chassis Design Engineering team, you will play a critical part in this mission.

The team is responsible for delivering a safe, efficient, comfortable, and enjoyable driving experience while focusing on sustainability and value. You will work alongside experts with many years of experience, recent graduates, and people from every stage in between.

Collaboration, learning, and growth are core to the team's success. We look for individuals with demonstrated exceptional ability to solve problems in both individual and team settings.

The team has established itself as an industry leader in chassis technology and development. We are looking for engineers who are impassioned to advance the state-of-the-art in by-wire actuation and active/adaptive suspension systems found in Tesla products.

Responsibilities
  • Design, analysis, sourcing, prototyping, testing, vehicle assembly validation, quality control, engineering documentation, and more.
  • Develop and optimize designs in 3D CAD software with associated CAE tools.
  • Validate manufacturing, assembly, and service feasibility.
  • Complete and release component designs and documentation, including 2D drawings.
  • Validate components per defined engineering requirements.
  • Resolve issues and concerns with cross-functional teams including engineering, firmware, supply chain, production, and service.
  • Participate in the sourcing process and manage engineering relationships with suppliers.
  • Deliver to defined schedules.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience.
  • Proficiency in a 3D CAD software (CATIA is a plus).
  • Basic knowledge of GD&T (proficiency is a plus).
  • Experience with component design, analysis, and validation.
  • Great technical and interpersonal communication.
  • Evidence of being a self-starter and bringing projects to completion.
  • Prior experience in a relevant engineering field is valued, but the team has openings from entry level to expert.
Benefits

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 - $204,000/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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