Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer, Structures, Drive Systems, Semi

What To Expect
We are a small, fast team of capable Engineers. We specialize in architecture layouts and detail design of mass efficient castings and forgings like gearboxes and motor housings. We also work in plastics, sheet metal and bolted joint designs. Our work often has us reach across borders to our neighboring teams inside the drive unit and the rest of the vehicles where our Drive Units are used. Fast time to market is part of our DNA and we deliver products much faster than industry standard. The Tesla Semi is no exception.

What You'll Do

Bring leadership and contribute a high level to the design and development of semi-truck and heavy-duty transmission designs and architectures

Work with vehicle and production line integration teams to ensure successful assembly and service with the greater vehicle

Work with reliability teams to diagnose and address and improve designs based on test results or issues in the field

Develop designswith a heavy concentration on design for assembly at volume, in conjunction with Manufacturing Engineering team

Own the detail design of individual components of the assembly, from the very first concept ideas all the way though sourcing collaboration, first parts incoming inspection, PPAP of volume produced parts

Work with the analysis and test team to define specs, and guide fixture design for testing

Engage and drive the project team for an on-time delivery

What You'll Bring

Heavy duty/Class 8 transmission design with focus on structural castings

System level design ownership

3D experience or Catia V5 experience strongly preferred

Casting design for volume production

Detai l3D and 2D release of Iron and aluminum casting, forgings, and molded parts

Componentand sub-system level structural CAE, experience in working in conjunction with CAE Specialists for more complex analyses

Excellent attention to detail

Strong understanding of GD&T(Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing)

Great time management and self-motivation

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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