Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer, Audio

What To Expect
Tesla is seeking a highly skilled and motivated mechanical design engineer in the Autopilot and Electronics Product Design team to work on audio system across various Tesla vehicles. The engineer will lead the mechanical design of different audio components including various speakers and microphones to develop immersive listening experience and studio grade sound quality in Tesla vehicles.

What You'll Do

Work closely with audio engineers on audio system architecture and develop implementations

Optimize the audio components in the vehicle while considering performance, design, integration, size, mass, assembly and more

Participate in prototype builds, component fabrication, testing and validation efforts. Provide hands-on support

Modeling and design of mechanical components and assemblies including plastic, sheet metal, die cast etc.

Conduct mechanical design analysis including structural, tolerance, FEA (Finite Element Analysis) and design for assembly

Generate detailed 3D models, technical drawings, and documentation of mechanical designs using CATIA

Collaborate with other cross-functional teams to take designs from prototype through production and deployment

Support development of engineering and reliability test plans, test data analysis, and troubleshooting of design issues

Communicate with suppliers regarding DFM (Design for Manufacturing) feedback and support tooling and assembly bring up

What You'll Bring

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience

Minimum 5 years of experience in mechanical design

Experience in the development of acoustic components / modules

Proficiency in CAD software (CATIA preferred) for 3D modeling and drafting

Strong knowledge of mechanical design principles, materials, and manufacturing processes

Familiarity with finite element analysis (FEA) tools (ANSYS preferred)

Experience taking designs from initial concept through to mass production

Basic understanding of electrical and thermal design fundamentals

Familiarity with PCBAs and electronics packaging

Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to perform first principles analysis to ensure a successful design (physics, stress-strain, thermal, tolerance, cost and mass optimization, etc.)

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

Expected Compensation

$109,600 - $234,000/annual salary cash and stock awards benefits

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.

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