Analysis Engineer

As an Analysis Engineer within the Structures Engineering Team at Tesla, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the safety and performance of next-generation Tesla products. Renowned for industry-leading crash safety, Tesla relies on innovative vehicle designs, and in this role, you will analyze and optimize structural performance. Collaborating with vehicle engineering teams, you will evaluate future vehicle designs, and work alongside test engineering teams to develop tests, correlate simulation models, and enhance the predictive capabilities of analysis engineering at Tesla. This position demands technical excellence and the ability to thrive in a diverse, cross-functional team environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop finite element models for analysis and optimization of crash and durability load cases, performing linear and nonlinear analysis on structural components from subsystems to complete vehicles
• Conduct computer simulations for vehicle frontal crash, side impact, roof strength, and HV battery systems, ensuring simulation results comply with various crash and durability safety requirements
• Challenge established CAE methods and processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy
• Utilize CAE tools to optimize performance for body, battery, closures, chassis, and other subsystems
• Provide design direction to engineering teams based on analytical findings
• Rapidly adapt to necessary tools, modifying or creating new tools as required
• Deliver analysis on complex projects under tight timing constraints

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Detailed knowledge of finite element analysis, applied solid mechanics, material science, and numerical methods in a product development environment
• Applied software experience with CAE pre-processors, solvers, and post-processors such as ANSA, Primer, LS-DYNA, HyperWorks, and Meta
• Experience with aluminum, steel, composite structures, and advanced joining methods for crashworthiness
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively on challenging problems requiring innovative solutions
• Strong skills in deconstructing complex crash test scenarios with logical and analytical approaches
• Basic proficiency in scripting with Python or native software tools

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)
• 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

$92,720 - $206,520/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.