Mechanical Design Engineer, Sensing
$109.6k - $234kTesla
Tesla is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Mechanical Design Engineer in the Autopilot and Electronics Product Design team to work on sensing devices(weather/occupant/vehicle awareness).Vehicle autonomycombined with new regulation standardsrequiresinnovativemechanical solutionsfor sensors. Tesla is a unique place for a mechanical engineer to owndesignsfrom first principles to mass production.Looking for various experience levels - Senior, Staff etc.
What You'll Do- Work closely withsensing,interior,exteriorteamsto enabletemperature, rain, cabin and tire pressure sensors
- Optimizesensorsin the vehicle while consideringproduct variation, environmental factors, thermal, assembly and more
- Participate in prototype builds, component fabrication, testing and validation efforts
- Own the design of all mechanical components including PCBA outline,heatsink design, shield-can design,connector selection, sensors selection, manufacturability at scale
- Conduct mechanical design analysis including structural, tolerance, FEA (Finite Element Analysis) and design for assembly
- Generate detailed 3D models, technical drawings, and documentation of mechanical designs using3DX. Collaborate with other cross-functional teams to take designs from prototype through production and deployment
- Support development of engineering and reliability test plans, test data analysis, and troubleshooting of design issues. Communicate with suppliers regarding DFM (Design for Manufacturing) feedback and support tooling and assembly bring up
What You'll Bring
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalentexperience
- Minimum 2 years of experience in mechanical design
- Experience in the development of sensing devices
- Proficiency in CAD software (CATIA/3DXpreferred) for 3D modeling and drafting
- Familiarity with finite element analysis (FEA) tools (ANSYS preferred)
- Experience taking designs from initial concept through to mass production
- Basic understanding of electrical and thermal design fundamentals. Familiarity with PCBAs, electronics packagingand sensor applications
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to perform first principles analysis to ensure a successful design (physics, stress-strain, thermal, tolerance,costand mass optimization, etc.)
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
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:
- Medical plans > 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 Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible 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 (90 day waiting period)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly 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
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.
$157k - $235k
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