Mechanical Design Engineer, Seating

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 of existing products within the seating realm.
Typical commodities include seating structures, mechanisms, actuators, foam, trim, plastics, harnesses, controllers, PCBs, sensors. A seat can be defined as a product which enables comfortable support for vehicle occupants. In some sense it can be viewed as a moving robotic structural art piece.
In this role, you will partake in a wide range of engineering aspects: including Materials [Steel, polymers composites, fabrics, etc.] manufacturing equipment, PCB design, firmware/software, production processes, general mechanical design, supply chain enablement, Quality improvement and so on. You will learn a lot.
Team members typically play dual roles as experts and polymaths. Each team member typically uses their particular expertise as their superpower to complement the team. Overall, we employ an ethos of "get the job done".
The Team operates globally and has many locations (Fremont, Austin, Shanghai, Berlin). In this current regard you shall primarily operate in Fremont, CA.

Responsibilities

• All phases of the product lifecycle: from concept to production. Concept generation, concept selection, packaging and layout within vehicle, detailed design, validation, manufacturing feasibility, production process, sustainability
• Manage and negotiate product attributes for Safety, Functionality, Comfort, Craftsmanship, Cost, Mass, Schedule, Sustainability (to name a few)
• 3D CAD generation e.g. in CATIA as well as 2D drawing making. Datum & fixation strategy, GD&T. Bill of Materials Making and owning
• Use and Interpret CAE simulation results and integrate into product design. Utilize design tools such as DRBFM / DFMEA to enable robust products against their requirements
• Participate and manage collaborative efforts with other departments within the Tesla Vehicle Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering and Procurement groups to ensure system integration and compatibility. Cross-functional technical communication with Commercial, Quality, and Supplier interfaces
• Responsible for technical documentation creation for official use and communication

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or Mechatronics, or equivalent experience
• 2 years of experience, with 1 year experience with a full design project
• Solid fundamentals of mechanical engineering: statics, kinematics, dynamics, materials, mechanism, GD&T
• Experience with Mechatonics: circuit design, PCB design, I/O and controls, embedded programming, Arduino
• Experience with Biomechanis: Human muscle-skeletal anatomy, circulation, ergonomic and pathology
• Experience with soft goods: designing with textiles, artificial leather, elastomers, fibers, cellular structures, flexures
• Experience with Composite structures: designing with fiber-resin composites, manufacturing, testing
• Proficiency in all channels of technical communication: 3D modeling, 2D drawing, hand sketching, hands-on prototyping, data collection and presentation
• Evidence of Exceptional Ability. Organized. Self-motivted. Able to manage progression through tight timlines. Navigate technical challenges with first-principles

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.