Mechanical Design Engineer, Charge Port Door

At the intersection of Closures and Lighting, the Charge Port Door system at Tesla is one of the most innovative systems in the world. This is a pivotal role to act as an individual contributor to design and develop Charge Port Doors across all Tesla vehicles. You will work alongside the most creative and resourceful designers and engineers in the world on a lean and agile team. You will work with cross-functional team members from concept definition at the industrial design and clay modeling phase, to prototype creation, production design release and launch. You will own the product design through all stages of the design cycle including continuous improvement of current models.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a member of the Vehicle Engineering Team to support automotive development for Tesla vehicle product lines with a focus on Charge Port Door
• Develop world-class component and system-level designs and contribute to the cross-functional team consisting of Tesla design/styling, body, exteriors, low voltage electronics and manufacturing teams as well as with Tesla supply chain and suppliers
• Support product launches and develop and implement improvements to the functionality of components
• Support manufacturing processes, material selections, optimize designs with appropriate analytical and physical assessments
• Interpret CAE simulation results and integrate recommendations into product designs

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or Mechatronics, or equivalent experience
• Successful execution of product development programs with a strong preference for experience with moving mechanisms involving sensors and actuators
• Basic understanding of design for injection molding is required
• Clear understanding of sensors, actuators and support electronics
• Excellent problem solver and excellent root cause analysis skills
• Ability to grasp technical concepts as well as an understanding of manufacturing processes
• Soft skills: Flexible with constantly changing requirements and demands. Self-driven, motivated and takes initiative with limited support
• Hands on skills: Application of basic manufacturing and assembly principles, soldering, ability to use basic power tools to build prototypes and Arduino programing to control actuators and sensors
• Preferred software skills: CAD (Catia V5/V6 is a plus) / Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word), Matlab
• Experience prototyping with Arduino to control sensors and actuators

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.