What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer, Seating position at Tesla Motors, Inc.?
As a Design Engineer in the Seating Engineering Department at Tesla, you will play a critical role in the design and engineering of seating systems from concept through end-of-life, while also addressing challenges with existing products. Seating commodities include structures, mechanisms, actuators, cushions, wire harnesses, controllers, sensors, software, trims, and more, with future solutions expanding beyond these components. You will conceptualize, design, and manage seating system parts and products as an integral part of Tesla's Vehicle Engineering Team, with a primary focus on structural components such as stampings, welding, bolted joints, castings, and engineering composites. Team members are expected to leverage their expertise as a core strength while contributing broadly to the team's goals within the Vehicle Engineering Group.
What You'll Do
- Define problems and develop innovative solutions for seating systems
- Generate and evaluate concepts for new seating products and architectures
- Plan product strategy and balance attributes like safety, functionality, comfort, aesthetics, cost, mass, schedule, and sustainability
- Validate and optimize designs through prototyping, physical testing, CAE simulations, and design reviews
- Create 3D models, 2D drawings, and bills of materials with attention to datum, fixation strategy, GD&T, and DFM
- Produce technical documentation for official communication and record-keeping
- Manage schedules and milestones to ensure timely project delivery
What You'll Bring
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
- Evidence of exceptional ability in engineering or related fields
- Design engineering experience with an interest in multidisciplinary engineering
- Hands-on experience in building or prototyping physical products
- Proficiency in hand-sketching as a form of engineering communication
- Automotive engineering experience, with seating systems preferred but not mandatory
- Strong organizational skills for managing complex projects
Compensation and Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
- 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
Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
