Tesla Motors, Inc.
Mechanical Design Engineer, Vehicle Body Structures
Tesla Motors, Inc., Fremont, California, us, 94537
What to Expect
The Body Structures team pioneers in engineering the frontiers of vehicle architecture in the automotive industry. You will be part of the team to engineer and solve problems in the vehicle structure from design concept to vehicle delivery and beyond. You will leverage first principles approach to develop methods to achieve robustness in the structural integrity of the vehicle.
Our team does not stop only at Start-of-Production; that’s just the beginning. It’s about continual improvement to always create the best product for a sustainable future. Our real impact is measured by the area under the curve, not the initial impulse. Come join us to create the most innovative automotive structures in the world and grow to be the best mechanical engineer you can be.
What You’ll Do
Design and develop structural components, system requirements and specifications to achieve best-in-class structural, NVH and crash performance from conceptualization to mass production
Create vehicle-aligned component and system targets for function, cost, weight and investment
Optimize the concepts and designs with analytical and physical assessments, ensuring conformance to federal regulations governing assigned systems
Interface with Tesla and Supplier manufacturing to develop components that are optimized for the production environment
Research on reliability failure physics and apply them to designing accelerated test methods to represent field behaviors
Take ownership of reliability structural requirements to develop test plans and work internally and externally to ensure the targets are met on schedule
What You’ll Bring
Ability to have fun in resolving engineering problems
Ability to thrive with ambiguity in design direction and conditions
Proven knowledge and application of engineering fundamentals to root cause and solve complex engineering challenges
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
Preferred minimum of 1 full development life cycle through design, development, release and launch with substantial system responsibility
Preferred proficiency in computer aided design software (e.g. CATIA)
Compensation and Benefits Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at 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 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
Expected Compensation $92,720 - $159,600/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits
Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
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Our team does not stop only at Start-of-Production; that’s just the beginning. It’s about continual improvement to always create the best product for a sustainable future. Our real impact is measured by the area under the curve, not the initial impulse. Come join us to create the most innovative automotive structures in the world and grow to be the best mechanical engineer you can be.
What You’ll Do
Design and develop structural components, system requirements and specifications to achieve best-in-class structural, NVH and crash performance from conceptualization to mass production
Create vehicle-aligned component and system targets for function, cost, weight and investment
Optimize the concepts and designs with analytical and physical assessments, ensuring conformance to federal regulations governing assigned systems
Interface with Tesla and Supplier manufacturing to develop components that are optimized for the production environment
Research on reliability failure physics and apply them to designing accelerated test methods to represent field behaviors
Take ownership of reliability structural requirements to develop test plans and work internally and externally to ensure the targets are met on schedule
What You’ll Bring
Ability to have fun in resolving engineering problems
Ability to thrive with ambiguity in design direction and conditions
Proven knowledge and application of engineering fundamentals to root cause and solve complex engineering challenges
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
Preferred minimum of 1 full development life cycle through design, development, release and launch with substantial system responsibility
Preferred proficiency in computer aided design software (e.g. CATIA)
Compensation and Benefits Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at 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 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
Expected Compensation $92,720 - $159,600/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits
Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
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