Tesla · 1 month ago
Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer, Optimus
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$112K/yr - $270K/yrTesla is seeking a highly skilled and motivated mechanical design engineer in the Autopilot and Electronics Product Design team to design various electronic modules for Optimus. The engineer will lead the mechanical system design to enable compute, connectivity, and similar features.
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Responsibilities
Work closely with cross-functional teams to define product requirements and develop implementations
Participate in prototype builds, component fabrication, testing and validation efforts
Provide hands-on support and perform data analysis
Develop designs in CAD for both detailed parts and assemblies
Perform tolerance analysis, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), and other simulations and analyses before releasing designs for production
Create 2D drawings appropriate for production and inspection methods
Conduct Design for Manufacturing (DFM) reviews with suppliers and support tooling bring up
Optimize components while considering performance, design, integration, size, mass, assembly and more
Modeling and design of mechanical components and assemblies including plastic, sheet metal, die cast etc
Support development of engineering and reliability test plans, test data analysis, and troubleshooting of design issues
Qualification
Required
Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
Proficient in CAD
Knowledge of design of plastic injection molded, sheet metal stamping and cast parts
Experience in drafting 2D drawings with GD&T
Proficiency in data visualization and statistical analysis
Ability to perform first-principles analysis to ensure a successful design (physics, stress-strain, thermal, tolerance, cost and mass optimization, etc.)
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
Basic understanding of electrical and thermal design fundamentals. Familiarity with PCBAs and electronics packaging
Experience taking designs from initial concept through to mass production
Preferred
Catia experience
Experience in MATLAB, Python, or other modeling tools
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
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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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