Mechanical Design Engineer, Seating

What You'll Do

• Manage all phases of the product lifecycle: concept generation, selection, vehicle packaging and layout, detailed design, validation, manufacturing feasibility, production processes, and sustainability
• Balance and negotiate product attributes, including safety, functionality, comfort, craftsmanship, cost, mass, schedule, and sustainability
• Create 3D CAD models (e.g., using CATIA) and 2D drawings, including datum and fixation strategies, GD&T, and Bills of Materials (BOM) ownership
• Interpret CAE simulation results and integrate findings into product designs, utilizing tools like DRBFM/DFMEA to ensure robust products meet requirements
• Collaborate with Tesla’s Vehicle Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, and Procurement teams to ensure system integration and compatibility, while communicating cross-functionally with Commercial, Quality, and Supplier interfaces
• Produce technical documentation for official use and communication

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 2 years of engineering experience, including at least 1 year on a full-cycle design project
• Strong fundamentals in mechanical engineering: statics, kinematics, dynamics, materials, mechanisms, and GD&T
• Experience in mechatronics: circuit design, PCB design, I/O, controls, embedded programming, and Arduino
• Expertise in biomechanics: human musculoskeletal anatomy, circulation, ergonomics, and pathology
• Expertise in soft goods: designing with textiles, artificial leather, elastomers, fibers, cellular structures, and flexures
• Expertise in composite structures: designing, manufacturing, and testing fiber-resin composites
• Skilled in technical communication: 3D modeling, 2D drawing, hand sketching, hands-on prototyping, data collection, and presentation

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Medical plans
• Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits
• Dental and vision plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) with employer match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plans
• Other financial benefits
• Basic life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time
• Paid holidays
• Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
• Voluntary benefits
• Tobacco cessation programs
• Employee discounts and perks

Expected Compensation

$91,600 - $195,600/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits