Tesla · 4 weeks ago
Mechatronics Engineer, Safety and Restraints (Impact Detection and Deployment)
Fremont, California
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$93K/yr - $207K/yrTesla is a leading company in the automotive industry, and they are seeking a Mechatronics Engineer to join their Safety and Restraints team. The primary focus of this role is to support the design and implementation of passive safety systems in new vehicles, involving tasks such as optimizing mechanical components and collaborating with other engineering groups.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Design and optimize mechanical components of pedestrian and occupant restraint systems
Determine optimal locations and mounting arrangements for transducers and ECUs
Collaborate with the CAE group to develop structures that ensure desired system performance
Support the development of restraint systems, including deployment timing and coordination to minimize injury and ensure legal compliance
Assist in developing and maintaining a database using Python, MySQL, and MATLAB
Contribute to the creation of tools for quantifying injury assessment in real-world scenarios
Provide processed data and insights to other teams to improve impact safety
Qualification
Required
Degree in Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering, or equivalent experience
Understanding of basic statistics and data science principles
Ability to follow instructions via oral, written, email, and text communication
Capability to work collaboratively in a team-based environment to achieve common goals
Skill in managing multiple priorities, organizing workload, and meeting deadlines
Preferred
Knowledge of database management preferred
Experience with Python 3+ preferred
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.
Founded in 2003
10001+ employees
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Funding
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$20.12BKey Investors
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2024-10-05Post Ipo Debt· $783M
2023-09-13Grant· $159.6M
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Chief Financial Officer
Tom Zhu
SVP of Automotive
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