Overview
On Site
USD 92,720.00 - 206,520.00 per year
Full Time
Skills
Conflict Resolution
Problem Solving
Commodities
Sensors
Firmware
Supply Chain Management
Quality Improvement
Layout
MASS
Sustainability
3D CAD
CATIA
Billing
Bill Of Materials
FMEA
Collaboration
Manufacturing Engineering
Procurement
System Integration
Interfaces
Technical Writing
Communication
Mechanical Engineering
Classical Mechanics
Dynamics
GD&T
Mechatronics
Circuit Design
PCB Design
Embedded Systems
Arduino
Biomechanics
Human Factors And Ergonomics
Pathology
Cellular
Manufacturing
Testing
Optical Fiber
Resin
Technical Communication
3D Modeling
Drawing
Sketch
Prototyping
Data Collection
Presentations
Organizational Skills
Motivation
Management
PPO
Payroll
Health Care
FSA
Finance
Apache Flex
Legal
Insurance
Job Details
As an Engineer in the Seat Engineering Department, you will be responsible for design engineering from concept to end-of-life, as well as problem-solving for existing products within the seating domain.
Seats are defined as products that provide comfortable support for vehicle occupants, functioning as dynamic, robotic structural components. Typical commodities include seating structures, mechanisms, actuators, foam, trim, plastics, harnesses, controllers, PCBs, and sensors.
In this role, you will engage in diverse engineering disciplines, including materials (e.g., steel, polymer composites, fabrics), manufacturing equipment, PCB design, firmware/software, production processes, mechanical design, supply chain coordination, and quality improvement. Team members act as both specialists and polymaths, leveraging their unique expertise to complement the team while embracing a "get the job done" ethos.
Responsibilities
Requirements
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:
Seats are defined as products that provide comfortable support for vehicle occupants, functioning as dynamic, robotic structural components. Typical commodities include seating structures, mechanisms, actuators, foam, trim, plastics, harnesses, controllers, PCBs, and sensors.
In this role, you will engage in diverse engineering disciplines, including materials (e.g., steel, polymer composites, fabrics), manufacturing equipment, PCB design, firmware/software, production processes, mechanical design, supply chain coordination, and quality improvement. Team members act as both specialists and polymaths, leveraging their unique expertise to complement the team while embracing a "get the job done" ethos.
Responsibilities
- Manage all phases of the product lifecycle: concept generation, selection, vehicle packaging and layout, detailed design, validation, manufacturing feasibility, production processes, and sustainability
- Balance and negotiate product attributes, including safety, functionality, comfort, craftsmanship, cost, mass, schedule, and sustainability
- Create 3D CAD models (e.g., using CATIA) and 2D drawings, including datum and fixation strategies, GD&T, and Bills of Materials (BOM) ownership
- Interpret CAE simulation results and integrate findings into product designs, utilizing tools like DRBFM/DFMEA to ensure robust products meet requirements
- Collaborate with Tesla's Vehicle Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, and Procurement teams to ensure system integration and compatibility, while communicating cross-functionally with Commercial, Quality, and Supplier interfaces
- Produce technical documentation for official use and communication
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or equivalent experience
- Minimum of 2 years of engineering experience, including at least 1 year on a full-cycle design project
- Strong fundamentals in mechanical engineering: statics, kinematics, dynamics, materials, mechanisms, and GD&T
- Experience in mechatronics: circuit design, PCB design, I/O, controls, embedded programming, and Arduino
- Knowledge of biomechanics: human musculoskeletal anatomy, circulation, ergonomics, and pathology
- Expertise in soft goods: designing with textiles, artificial leather, elastomers, fibers, cellular structures, and flexures
- Proficiency with composite structures: designing, manufacturing, and testing fiber-resin composites
- Skilled in technical communication: 3D modeling, 2D drawing, hand sketching, hands-on prototyping, data collection, and presentation
- Evidence of exceptional ability, strong organizational skills, self-motivation, and the ability to manage progress through tight timelines while addressing technical challenges using first-principles thinking
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.
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