Tesla · 10 hours ago
Mechanical Design Engineer, Seating
Fremont, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$92K/yr - $164K/yrTesla is a leading electric vehicle manufacturer, and they are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer for their Seating Engineering Department. In this role, you will be responsible for the design engineering of seating systems, from concept to end of life, including problem-solving and managing product attributes such as safety, comfort, and aesthetics.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Problem understanding and definition
Concept generation and evaluation
Product strategy and architecture planning
Negotiation, balancing and management of product attributes including safety, functionality, comfort, aesthetics, cost, mass, schedule, sustainability
Validation and optimization through including prototype making, physical testing, CAE simulations, design reviews
3D model and 2D drawing creation
Bill of Materials creation
Detail design including datum & fixation strategy, GD&T, DFM
Technical documentation creation for official use and communication
Schedule and milestone management
Qualification
Required
Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
Evidence of exceptional ability
Design engineering experience with demonstrated interest in multidisciplinary engineering
Hands on experience where you have built something
Hand-sketching [one of the many engineering languages]
Organization
Preferred
Automotive engineering with seating experience is preferred but not mandatory
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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