Mechanical Design Engineer, Seating
Description For Mechanical Design Engineer, Seating
Tesla's Seating Engineering Department is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their Vehicle Engineering team. This role combines innovative engineering with practical design, focusing on developing advanced seating solutions for Tesla's vehicles. The position offers an opportunity to work on cutting-edge automotive technology, viewing seats as sophisticated robotic structural art pieces that ensure occupant comfort and safety.
The role encompasses the entire product lifecycle, from initial concept to end-of-life management. You'll be working with various seating components including structures, mechanisms, actuators, cushions, wire harnesses, and more. As part of Tesla's commitment to progression, you'll be involved in developing future seating solutions that go beyond traditional boundaries.
The position offers a competitive compensation package ranging from $92,720 to $159,600 annually, plus additional benefits including comprehensive healthcare, 401(k) with employer match, and stock purchase options. Located in Fremont, California, you'll be part of a team that values both specialist expertise and versatile engineering capabilities.
This is an ideal opportunity for a mechanical engineer with a passion for automotive innovation and a desire to contribute to Tesla's mission of accelerating the world's transition to sustainable energy. The role combines technical expertise with creative problem-solving, requiring both practical engineering skills and innovative thinking to develop next-generation seating solutions.
Responsibilities For Mechanical Design Engineer, Seating
- Problem understanding and definition
- Concept generation and evaluation
- Product strategy and architecture planning
- Negotiation and management of product attributes
- Validation and optimization through prototype making and testing
- 3D model and 2D drawing creation
- Bill of Materials creation
- Detail design including datum & fixation strategy
- Technical documentation creation
- Schedule and milestone management
Requirements For Mechanical Design Engineer, Seating
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
- Evidence of exceptional ability
- Design engineering experience with demonstrated interest in multidisciplinary engineering
- Hands on experience where you have built something
- Hand-sketching skills
- Organized
- Automotive engineering with seating experience is preferred but not mandatory
Benefits For Mechanical Design Engineer, Seating
- Medical Insurance with $0 payroll deduction options
- Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
- Dental and vision coverage
- HSA with company contribution
- Healthcare and Dependent Care FSA
- 401(k) with employer match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plans
- Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time
- Back-up childcare
- Commuter benefits
- Employee discounts
