Mechanical Design Engineer, Cabin Systems

As a Cabin Systems Engineer in Tesla's Cabin Engineering Department, you will play a pivotal role in the design and engineering of vehicle cabin systems from concept to end-of-life, while addressing challenges with existing products. This role involves working on major commodities such as mechanical systems (structural components, mechanisms, soft and hard trims) and mechatronics elements (wire harnesses, controllers, sensors, and software). System validation is a critical component of success in this position. Team members are expected to leverage specialized skills for core engineering tasks while adopting a multidisciplinary approach to support the broader team.

Responsibilities

• Define problems and develop innovative concepts and solutions for vehicle cabin systems
• Validate and optimize designs by generating comprehensive design validation plans (DVPs), and engage in prototyping, physical testing, CAE simulations, and design reviews
• Balance and manage product attributes including safety, functionality, comfort, aesthetics, cost, mass, schedule, and sustainability
• Create 3D models, 2D drawings, and bills of materials
• Execute detailed design with a focus on datum and fixation strategies, GD&T, and DFM principles
• Apply understanding of material science to ensure proper selection and application of materials for relevant systems
• Generate DFMEA (Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) for systems under development

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Evidence of exceptional ability in engineering
• Design engineering experience with an interest in multidisciplinary approaches
• Organized approach to managing complex and multiple validation plans
• Hands-on experience in building or prototyping physical products
• Proficiency in hand-sketching as a communication tool
• Automotive engineering experience, preferably in cabin systems such as instrument panels, headliners, or seating systems

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.