Design Engineer, Seating
$91.6k - $195.6kFull-time
Tesla
What To Expect
As an Engineer in the Seating Engineering Department, you will be responsible for Design Engineering from concept to End of Life, as well as problem solving of existing products. Today’s seating commodities include structures, mechanisms, actuators, cushions, wire harnesses, controllers, sensors, software, trims and so on. However, future seating solutions are not limited to these. Progression is targeted. A seat can be defined as a product which enables comfortable support for vehicular occupants. In some sense, a seat can be viewed as a moving robotic structural art piece. Team members typically play dual roles as experts and polymaths. Each team member typically uses their expertise as a superpower to complement the team. You shall be part of the Seating Engineering Team which resides within Tesla’s Vehicle Engineering Group, As an integrated part of Tesla’s Vehicle Engineering team; you will conceptualize, design, engineer and manage Seating System parts and products. You shall be part and product responsible. Primarily contributing to the team with your expertise on the integration of the multiple technologies that comprise the Seat Structural (stampings, welding, bolted joints, castings, engineering composites, etc.) and non-Structural components (Seat padding, upholstery, comfort devices, ornamentation hard trim, arm rest, head restraints and other aesthetic appointments). Hence a good understating and balance of the basics of Industrial Creative Design alongside Mechanical Engineering First Principles is critical to a proficient execution of this role. The essence of your job would be to exceed the automotive industry expectations for safety and usability of the Seating systems, always based on a logical application of engineering fundamentals while employing the Design Engineering process for mass production solution which includes the following: What You'll Do Problem understanding and definition Engineering Concept generation and evaluationProduct strategy and architecture planning with consideration of Human Factors Negotiation, balancing and management of product attributes including safety, functionality, comfort, aesthetics, cost, mass, schedule, sustainability. Validation and optimization through including prototype making, physical testing, CAE simulations, design3D model and 2D drawing creationBill of Materials creationDetail design including datum & fixation strategy, GD&T, DFM and Bill of Materials Technical documentation creation for official use and communication Schedule and milestone management What You'll Bring Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experienceDesign engineering experience with demonstrated interest in multidisciplinary engineering. 3+Years of demonstrable experience proved through a detailed design engineering portfolioHands on experience where you have built something. Design portfolio must include evidence of suchHand-sketching abilities. One of the many engineering languagesAutomotive engineering with seating experience is preferred but not mandatoryMust have 3 years of experience with CAD software including: Catia V5, or Catia V6Must have 2 years of experience with managing suppliers for product developmentMust have 2 years of experience with overcoming design challenges for variety of materials and processes including stamping, injection molding, casting, or compositesMust have 3 years of experience with designing kinematics, mechanisms, or electromechanical componentsRequires domestic travel up to 30% and international travel up to 10% [Travel will include supplier sites and Tesla manufacturing sites and will require interaction with Industrial Manufacturing equipment and settings] 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 Earned Wage Access: Real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr. Managers levels) Expected Compensation $91,600 - $195,600/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. , Tesla
As an Engineer in the Seating Engineering Department, you will be responsible for Design Engineering from concept to End of Life, as well as problem solving of existing products. Today’s seating commodities include structures, mechanisms, actuators, cushions, wire harnesses, controllers, sensors, software, trims and so on. However, future seating solutions are not limited to these. Progression is targeted. A seat can be defined as a product which enables comfortable support for vehicular occupants. In some sense, a seat can be viewed as a moving robotic structural art piece. Team members typically play dual roles as experts and polymaths. Each team member typically uses their expertise as a superpower to complement the team. You shall be part of the Seating Engineering Team which resides within Tesla’s Vehicle Engineering Group, As an integrated part of Tesla’s Vehicle Engineering team; you will conceptualize, design, engineer and manage Seating System parts and products. You shall be part and product responsible. Primarily contributing to the team with your expertise on the integration of the multiple technologies that comprise the Seat Structural (stampings, welding, bolted joints, castings, engineering composites, etc.) and non-Structural components (Seat padding, upholstery, comfort devices, ornamentation hard trim, arm rest, head restraints and other aesthetic appointments). Hence a good understating and balance of the basics of Industrial Creative Design alongside Mechanical Engineering First Principles is critical to a proficient execution of this role. The essence of your job would be to exceed the automotive industry expectations for safety and usability of the Seating systems, always based on a logical application of engineering fundamentals while employing the Design Engineering process for mass production solution which includes the following: What You'll Do Problem understanding and definition Engineering Concept generation and evaluationProduct strategy and architecture planning with consideration of Human Factors Negotiation, balancing and management of product attributes including safety, functionality, comfort, aesthetics, cost, mass, schedule, sustainability. Validation and optimization through including prototype making, physical testing, CAE simulations, design3D model and 2D drawing creationBill of Materials creationDetail design including datum & fixation strategy, GD&T, DFM and Bill of Materials Technical documentation creation for official use and communication Schedule and milestone management What You'll Bring Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experienceDesign engineering experience with demonstrated interest in multidisciplinary engineering. 3+Years of demonstrable experience proved through a detailed design engineering portfolioHands on experience where you have built something. Design portfolio must include evidence of suchHand-sketching abilities. One of the many engineering languagesAutomotive engineering with seating experience is preferred but not mandatoryMust have 3 years of experience with CAD software including: Catia V5, or Catia V6Must have 2 years of experience with managing suppliers for product developmentMust have 2 years of experience with overcoming design challenges for variety of materials and processes including stamping, injection molding, casting, or compositesMust have 3 years of experience with designing kinematics, mechanisms, or electromechanical componentsRequires domestic travel up to 30% and international travel up to 10% [Travel will include supplier sites and Tesla manufacturing sites and will require interaction with Industrial Manufacturing equipment and settings] 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 Earned Wage Access: Real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr. Managers levels) Expected Compensation $91,600 - $195,600/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. , Tesla
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