Mechanical Engineer, Packaging Engineering

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

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• 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
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
• 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, Tesla