Mechanical Engineer, Packaging Engineering

What To Expect
Tesla is seeking a highly motivated Mechanical Design Engineer to join our Vehicle Packaging team in developing world-class designs for use in high volume automation equipment. You will serve as a highly technical contributor on the team responsible for design, optimization, prototyping and validation of new ways to deliver components safely and efficiently throughout our supply chain and manufacturing processes.

This is a very unique opportunity to engage with all facets of vehicle development from technology and design through component delivery and final manufacturing. The successful candidate must have the ability to work quickly and efficiently with a high level of precision, have strong interpersonal and communication skills, be detail oriented, and not afraid to re-define tradition.

What You'll Do

Deliver technical designs of vehicle packaging and material handling that are optimized for weight, precision, manufacturing, durability and velocity

Perform CAD, FEA, and durability simulation of concept designs, recommend physical prototype candidates, and execute testing

Conduct technical design reviews and ensure compliance to standards (ASTM, ISTA, etc.)

Deliver finished designs, detailed drawings, and engineering specifications to be used for supplier bidding and compliance

Research and implement new techniques and technologies, including materials to continually improve vehicle packaging capability

Participate in supplier evaluations to ensure technical deliverables can be achieved

Partner with engineering teams in design, manufacturing, material flow, and packaging projects to develop design methodology, functional requirements, and execute concept through buy-off

What You'll Bring

Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent in experience and evidence of exceptional ability

5 years of experience designing mechanical components and systems from concept through production validation

Strong working capability with CAD and CAE simulation (CATIA, Pro-Engineer, ANSYS, etc.)

Able to deliver designs with datum structure, GD&T and accurate tolerance stack up analysis

Familiar with design for manufacturing (DFM) and different manufacturing processes including machining, welding, injection molding etc.

Working knowledge of a large variety of materials (aluminum, steel, composites, foam, etc.)

Experience with design for reliability and respective durability testing requirements as well as with automation equipment and fixtures required

Benefits
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:

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

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