Tesla · 5 months ago
Mechanical Design Engineer, Robotics Soft Goods, Optimus
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$88K/yr - $228K/yrTesla is a leading company in robotics, focusing on designing and building humanoid bi-pedal robots to automate tasks that are repetitive and dangerous for humans. They are seeking talented Mechanical Design Engineers to contribute to this vision by designing mechanical components and assemblies with a focus on precision and manufacturability.
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Responsibilities
Design mechanical components and assemblies with a heavy emphasis on achieving acute precision through high-volume production methods
Determine component-level mechanical requirements (e.g. stiffness, strength) from functional product specs
Apply analytical methods including calculations and simulations for the design and optimization of structures and mechanical components
Perform tolerance analysis (including process variability, environmental and material aging) to determine system impacts of assembly fits and backlash
Perform material and process selection for high-volume production determined by considerations of mechanical properties, dimensional capability, cosmetics, cost and supply-chain stability, etc
Work directly with injection molding suppliers and tool designers to adapt part designs for manufacturability based on material and process constraints
Actively drive every phase of product launch including part design, tool design/Moldflow, tool trial and validation, process certification and quality approvals (including cosmetic and dimensional specifications)
Conduct should-cost analysis to determine the fair price of goods from fundamental raw materials through value-adding processing steps including labor and logistics
Manage suppliers to execute projects according to precise design specifications and ambitious timeline commitments
Qualification
Required
Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent, or equivalent industry experience
Experience shipping consumer-grade products at rates in the millions of units per year (injection molding preferred)
Deep knowledge of material science and high-volume manufacturing processes (injection molding, casting preferred)
Proficiency in designing parts and assemblies using 3D modeling software (CATIA preferred)
Proficiency in drafting engineering drawings and conducting tolerance stack-up analysis (GD&T required)
Preferred
Experience in stretchable materials, stretchable & soft materials and fabrics also preferred
Benefits
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
Company
Tesla
Tesla is an electric vehicle and clean energy company that provides electric cars, solar, and renewable energy solutions.
Founded in 2003
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Public CompanyTotal Funding
$20.12BKey Investors
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2024-10-05Post Ipo Debt· $783M
2023-09-13Grant· $159.6M
2023-08-15Grant· $0.23M
Leadership Team
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Chief Financial Officer
Tom Zhu
SVP of Automotive
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