Senior Mechanical Design Engineer for New Programs

2 weeks ago

Hawthorne, California, United States Tesla Full time
About the Role

The New Programs Engineering team at Tesla is responsible for studying, simulating, building, and proving the company's future vehicle concepts. As a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer for New Programs, you will interact with cross-functional partners from Design, Vehicle Engineering, and Powertrain Engineering groups to develop 3D designs, mules, prototypes, and demonstrators used for informing downstream engineering efforts.

Key Responsibilities
  • Document product plan of record and identify risks and key decisions.
  • Gather data, feedback, and customer input to present to design, engineering, and leadership to facilitate key product decisions.
  • Own vehicle system level attributes in the first stage of product definition and present tradeoffs to leadership in conjunction with partner teams.
  • Facilitate product decisions with deep dives into customer use cases, market research, cost, mass, and any other pertinent data.
  • Support designers, digital modelers, and clay modelers in defining manufacturing strategies and setting out criteria to output useable 3D surfaces that can be used to mass manufacture a vehicle.
  • Track these geometrical solutions and drive them to feasibility for manufacturing and regulatory compliance.
  • Brainstorm and collaborate with engineers, designers, and users in creating new solutions for automotive applications.
  • Develop the designs using CAD and build your designs to prove them out and refine them over time.
Requirements
  • Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience.
  • A minimum of 5 years of experience in a product development environment.
  • Hands on experience in narrowing product scope and facilitating cross functional decisions on complex products.
  • Familiarity with world automotive regulations, consumer ratings, and major load cases that guide road vehicle product constraints.
  • Demonstrated proficiency with Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
  • Understanding and proficiency of Geometrical Dimensioning and Tolerancing.
  • Capability to use 3D CAD software and an understanding of mechanical engineering fundamentals.
  • Effectively handle multiple priorities, organize workloads, and meet tight delivery timelines.
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

$76,000 - $285,000/annual salary, depending on level + cash and stock awards + benefits.

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