Senior Mechanical Design Specialist

3 weeks ago


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

We are looking for a Senior Mechanical Design Specialist - Drive Systems to join our team at Tesla.

  • You will design, release, and launch geartrain components for Tesla vehicle product lines.
  • Your expertise will be applied to rotating machinery design, analysis, tests, and failure analysis.
  • You will collaborate with cross-functional teams through the entire development and life cycle of drive unit products.
  • You will work closely with world-class experts in Firmware, Design, and Test Engineering to develop and bring innovative technologies to mass production.
Key Responsibilities
  • Develop innovative concepts for geartrain related components to minimize part count, cost, and complexity in the drive unit.
  • Design and analysis of geartrain components including rotating shafts, gears, differentials, torque split devices, couplings, and clutches.
  • Execute system level and component level tests for performance, durability, reliability, and variability.
  • Risk assessment, root cause analysis, and problem resolution for failures of geartrain components in validation tests.
  • Provide technical guidance to cross-functional teams through the entire development and life cycle of drive unit products.
Requirements
  • Experience in rotating machinery design, analysis, tests, and failure analysis.
  • Understanding of bearings, gears, and gearbox lubrication.
  • Experience with differentials, actuators, clutches, axle disconnect systems, or multi-speed transmissions.
  • Deep understanding of ANSI Y14.5 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing application to part drawings and function.
  • Expertise in 3D modeling within a product development environment. CATIA preferred.
  • Experience in CAE analysis software packages like Ansys, Abaqus, Hyperworks, and Romax.
  • Experience launching automotive designs from concept through release and production or equivalent experience and evidence of exceptional ability.

Estimated Salary: $104,000 - $204,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits.

Benefits

Tesla offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • Aetna PPO and HSA plans ($0 payroll deduction).
  • Family-building, fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits.
  • Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans ($0 paycheck contribution).
  • Company-paid 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 Cession Programs.
  • Tesla Babies program.
  • Commuter benefits.
  • Employee discounts and perks program.


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