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Staff Mechanical Design Engineer, Seating

Tesla
Fremont, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/15/2026
What To Expect
This role involves designing and developing innovative mechanical components for Tesla's vehicle platforms as part of the Vehicle Development Team. The position requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure designs meet performance, safety, and manufacturability standards while pushing the boundaries of engineering excellence.

What You'll Do

  • Design and develop mechanical systems and components for vehicle platforms
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate designs into overall vehicle architecture
  • Create detailed engineering drawings and specifications for manufacturing
  • Conduct testing and validation to ensure design performance and reliability
  • Iterate on designs based on feedback from testing and production teams
  • Contribute to innovative solutions for complex engineering challenges
  • Support the transition of designs from concept to production


  • What You'll Bring

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
  • Minimum of 7 years of experience in mechanical engineering, or equivalent experience
  • Evidence of exceptional ability in engineering or related fields
  • Design engineering experience with interest in multidisciplinary engineering
  • Hands-on experience in building or prototyping physical systems
  • Proficiency in hand-sketching as a form of engineering communication
  • Automotive engineering experience with seating systems preferred but not 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


  • Expected Compensation

    $91,600 - $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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