Tesla · 1 month ago
Mechanical Design Engineer, Test Systems Engineering
Fremont, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$93K/yr - $256K/yr
5+ years expTesla is a leading automotive company focused on innovation and advanced technology. They are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the development and implementation of automated test systems for automotive components, ensuring product validation and reliability.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Support Test Engineering team in the specification and development of apparatus and test suites for essential product validation programs
Develop, design and implement robust systems for static and dynamic testing of vehicles and their subsystems
Improve current test suites and setups for increased reliability, ergonomics, user friendliness and optimize footprint for efficient use of lab space
Support Test Engineering team in root cause and problem resolution activities on test equipment issues found during tests as required
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers in the area of test equipment design and validation best practices
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering, or equivalent experience
Ability to design test equipment and fixturing capable of producing and reacting high static loads
Ability to design reliable dynamic long duration cyclic loading apparatus (i.e. equipment must operate 24/7 with minimal user interaction)
Ability to design highly integrated electro-mechanical systems (e.g., stepper/servo motor control, closed loop feedback, sensor data acquisition)
Hands on experience with machining and fabrication techniques
Familiarity with FEA tools and principles of simulation and analysis
5+ years experience working in an industrial equipment design/engineering/manufacturing environment
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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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$20.12BKey Investors
Societe GeneraleEuropean UnionPennDOT
2024-10-05Post Ipo Debt· $783M
2023-09-13Grant· $159.6M
2023-08-15Grant· $0.23M
Leadership Team
Vaibhav Taneja
Chief Financial Officer
Tom Zhu
SVP of Automotive
Recent News
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