Tesla · 1 month ago
Mechanical Design Engineer, Mechatronic Systems Development, Chassis
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$93K/yr - $360K/yrTesla is accelerating the world’s transition to sustainable energy, and the Chassis Design Engineering team plays a critical part in that mission. A Mechanical Design Engineer on the mechatronics systems development team is responsible for bringing parts or systems from concept to production, focusing on mechanical design and electromechanical integration.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Develop system architecture and component designs for steering, brakes control, suspension systems, and system sensing strategies
Establish, analyze, and tune self-diagnostic fault detection methods
Incorporate functional safety standards such as ISO 26262 into system analysis and architecture
Create new features and behaviors in collaboration with firmware and integration engineers
Develop and optimize designs in 3D CAD software with associated CAE tools
Validate manufacturing, assembly, and service feasibility
Complete and release component designs and documentation, including 2D drawings
Qualification
Required
Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or equivalent experience
Proficiency in a 3D CAD software
Basic knowledge of GD&T
Experience with electromechanical systems, mechatronics, robotics, or similar
Experience with component design, analysis, and validation
Strong technical and interpersonal communication skills
Evidence of being a self-starter and bringing innovative solutions to challenges
Preferred
Hands-on experience is a major plus for engineering development work and addressing production issues
CATIA is a plus
Proficiency in GD&T is a plus
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.
Founded in 2003
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
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