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Tesla

Mechanical Design Engineer, Fasteners

Tesla, Fremont, California, us, 94537

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What To Expect The successful candidate will have extensive theoretical and hands‑on experience in all facets of various mechanical joining technologies and related equipment, as well as experience managing new product introductions, joint design and optimization.

What You’ll Do

Work with responsible design groups for designing joints and torque/load calculations

Responsible for creating, designing, validating, and analyzing each joint on the Tesla products and responsible for Rotary Tool, Residual, and Repair Torque value creations for each criticality level joint

Lead and assist production in all quality and process‑related torque/clamp load topics and issues

Project management: implementing correct torque values for both in‑house and tier‑assembled joints

Work with the Joining/Fastener Laboratory to prioritize, execute, and report each joint test

Manage the joint verification process, implementation, and improve the Joint Calculator by creating more precise data, new features, and improving the UI

Ensure implementation of correct torque values for both in‑house and tier‑assembled joints

What You’ll Bring

Degree in Mechanical, Materials Engineering, or equivalent experience

Exceptional understanding of the interactions between torque, clamp load, and friction

Experience in fastener engineering or a related field

Experience developing torque values based on design requirements

Experience with 2D and 3D design (Catia V5 preferred)

Experience with fastener/joint tests (e.g., destructive and non‑destructive tests such as clamp load, torque, joint slip test)

Experience with GD&T and quality control

Benefits Along with competitive pay, as a full‑time Tesla employee you are eligible for the following benefits on day 1 of hire:

Aetna PPO and HSA plans – 2 medical 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 Account (HSA) contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna 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

Employee Assistance Program

Sick and vacation time (flex time for salary positions), and paid holidays

Back‑up childcare and parenting support resources

Voluntary benefits including: 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 $92,720 – $206,520 per year plus cash and stock awards and benefits. Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location and job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package may also include other elements dependent on the position offered.

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