Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer, New Vehicle Architecture, New Programs Engineer
Description For Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer, New Vehicle Architecture, New Programs Engineer
Tesla's New Programs Engineering team is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join their innovative vehicle development division. This role sits at the forefront of Tesla's future vehicle design and development, working in an iterative environment to study, simulate, build, and prove next-generation vehicles. The position offers a unique opportunity to work with cutting-edge automotive technology while collaborating with various teams including Interior/Exterior Design, Human Factors & Ergonomics, and Vehicle Engineering production teams.
The role demands expertise in vehicle systems and attributes, focusing on designing and delivering complete systems rather than just components. You'll be responsible for owning specific vehicle systems, from initial concept through prototype development, while working closely with chassis, powertrain, body-in-white, and other critical vehicle systems teams. The position emphasizes a first-principles approach to problem-solving and product design expertise over traditional automotive industry experience.
Working at Tesla means joining a company at the forefront of sustainable transportation and energy solutions. The compensation package is competitive, ranging from $88,084 to $196,194 annually, plus additional cash and stock awards. Tesla offers comprehensive benefits including medical coverage with $0 payroll deduction options, 401(k) with employer match, and various family-support benefits. The position is based in Hawthorne, California, at the heart of Tesla's engineering operations.
This role presents an exceptional opportunity for an experienced engineer to make a significant impact on the future of electric vehicles while working with some of the industry's most innovative minds. The successful candidate will need to combine technical expertise with creative problem-solving abilities, making this an ideal position for someone looking to push the boundaries of automotive engineering.
Responsibilities For Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer, New Vehicle Architecture, New Programs Engineer
- Own a specific vehicle system (chassis, seating, mechanisms, lighting) and/or integration of various systems during initial development
- Architect, mature and develop vehicle systems from initial product scope through prototype level components
- Capture, document, and trade-off internal and external requirements
- Generate concept proposals aligned with vehicle program scope and attribute requirements
- Down select solutions based on vehicle attributes, system cost and weight
- Develop CATIA 3D proposed system solutions
- Design, release, and build components for early-phase physical prototyping
- Innovate and improve engineering development processes
Requirements For Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer, New Vehicle Architecture, New Programs Engineer
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant engineering experience
- Broad experience with automotive systems and prototyping
- First-principles knowledge of vehicle attributes
- Proficiency in CAD software
- Strong understanding of GD&T
- Ability to interpret CAE results
- Must be proactive in improving processes
- Detail-oriented with effective documentation skills
- Excellent communicator with good time management
Benefits For Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer, New Vehicle Architecture, New Programs Engineer
- Medical insurance with $0 payroll deduction options
- Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
- Dental and vision plans
- Company Paid HSA 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
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