Tesla · 3 months ago
Design Engineer, Cabin Soft Goods
Fremont, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$84K/yr - $180K/yr
2+ years expTesla is focused on developing innovative surface materials and composite constructions for seating and interior products. The Design Engineer, Cabin Soft Goods will oversee the entire product lifecycle, ensuring materials meet performance, sustainability, and manufacturing requirements while collaborating with various engineering teams.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Develop surface materials and composite constructions for seating and interior products through concept generation, design, validation, and production
Derive material-level requirements from system-level specifications by observing and analyzing system interactions
Correlate material specifications to end-product reliability data for performance assurance
Collaborate with product design and testing engineers to validate material performance at the system level
Document material design data in 3D and 2D formats, integrating with system design documentation such as CAD and drawings
Manage cross-functional collaboration with vehicle engineering, manufacturing, and procurement teams to ensure system integration and compatibility
Facilitate technical communication with commercial, quality, and supplier interfaces to support project goals
Qualification
Required
Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Textile Engineering, Product Design, or equivalent experience
Minimum of 2 years of experience with artificial leather, textiles, polyurethane foams, polymers, and elastomers
Expertise in instrumentation and quantitative analysis, including stress/strain testing, abrasion testing, flexure, failure analysis, and microscopy
Strong fundamentals in mechanical engineering (statics, kinematics, dynamics, vibrations, GD&T, statistical analysis)
Solid knowledge of materials engineering (chemistry, microstructures, polymer science) and textile engineering (woven, knits, non-woven, composites)
Proficiency in technical communication through 3D modeling, 2D drawing, hand sketching, prototyping, and data presentation
Demonstrated exceptional ability with strong organizational skills, self-motivation, and capability to manage tight timelines and technical challenges
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.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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
Vaibhav Taneja
Chief Financial Officer
Tom Zhu
SVP of Automotive
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