Tesla · 4 months ago
Electromechanical Product Design Engineer, Optimus
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$88K/yr - $228K/yr
2+ years expTesla is seeking a Mechanical Product Design Engineer for the Tesla-bot program to integrate mechanical and electrical components. The role involves designing electromechanical parts and assemblies, conducting mechanical integration analysis, and collaborating with cross-functional teams throughout the product development stages.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Design start-to-launch electromechanical parts and assemblies including plastics, sheet metal, heat sinks, as well as PCBA, rigid-flex PCBA and FPC MCO’s
Mechanical integration analysis including thermal, design for assembly, design for test and stack-up
Closely work cross-functionally with other mechanical, electrical, software, and firmware engineers to generate architectural tradeoffs and generate elegant designs
Have engineering responsibility across all stages of product development, collaborating with suppliers and internal Tesla teams, overseeing prototyping, and managing RC, Beta, and Pilot builds
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics Engineering or equivalent experience
2+ years of relevant experience
Knowledge of GD&T, tolerance stacks, design for manufacturing/automation/test/reliability (DFM/DFA/DFT/DFR). Experience with DFMEA and PFMEA
Basic understanding of electrical design fundamentals, as well as familiarity with PCBAs and PCBA components
Strong knowledge of materials, fabrication methods for low- and high-volume
Analytical background for successful design (tolerance stack-ups, solid mechanics, thermal, cost and mass optimization)
Passion for electro-mechanical product design and finding simpler solutions to meet requirements
Ability to present data/trade-offs to facilitate decision-making
Experience taking projects from concept to production
Preferred
Experience with FFC's, FPC's, and rigid-flex technologies
Benefits
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
Company
Tesla
Tesla is an electric vehicle and clean energy company that provides electric cars, solar, and renewable energy solutions.
10001+ employees
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