Tesla · 1 day ago
Mechanical Design Engineer, Lighting Systems
Fremont, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$93K/yr - $210K/yr
5+ years expTesla is a leading electric vehicle manufacturer seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer for their Lighting Systems team. The role involves designing and launching innovative lighting systems for future vehicle product lines while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and integration of new technologies.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Engineer, develop, and execute world-class automotive lamp systems that align with styling intent and meet regulatory requirements
Manage projects from clay model feasibility through to production launch
Collaborate with Tesla’s design and styling team to develop functional layouts that ensure legal compliance and support design themes while integrating new technology solutions
Lead cross-functional integration of lighting systems with teams including design, body, exteriors, 12V electronics, manufacturing, supply chain, and supplier engineers to achieve technically feasible designs
Participate in iterative processes with stakeholders to balance form, function, performance, and cost
Direct Tesla and supplier engineering efforts for lamp development and CAD designs
Maintain all required product development documentation, including SOR, DFMEA, and DVP&R
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 5 years of product engineering experience, with at least 3 years or 2 product cycles in automotive lamp system and component design
Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
Proven success in executing automotive lamp programs, with a strong preference for full LED lighting system experience
Clear understanding of advanced lighting technologies, including lightguides, light blades, adaptive forward lighting systems, laser, OLED, matrix, and DMD
Demonstrated technical aptitude, creativity in design, and ability to execute feasible solutions to complex engineering challenges
Comprehensive knowledge of lighting homologation requirements, specifically FMVSS 108 and ECE R48
Strong understanding of optical system development processes
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
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