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Tesla Motors, Inc.

Sr. Mechanical Engineer, Displays

Tesla Motors, Inc., Palo Alto, California, United States, 94306

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What to Expect Tesla is seeking a skilled display mechanical engineer for the design and qualification of various displays for Tesla products. The individual will lead the display system development serving as a focal point between Studio, Software, Global Supply Management, Supplier Quality, Reliability, Tesla factory, and the display suppliers, managing all activities necessary from the initial concept to production to deliver displays into Tesla products.

What You'll Do

Work closely with cross‑functional teams to define display requirements and develop implementations

Participate in prototype builds, component fabrication, testing and validation efforts. Provide hands‑on support and perform data analysis

Develop designs in CAD for both detailed parts and assemblies

Perform tolerance analysis, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), and other simulations and analyses before releasing designs for production

Create 2D drawings appropriate for production and inspection methods

Conduct Design for Manufacturing (DFM) reviews with suppliers and support tooling bring up

Optimize components while considering performance, design, integration, size, mass, assembly and more

Modeling and design of mechanical components and assemblies including plastic, sheet metal, die cast etc.

Support development of engineering and reliability test plans, test data analysis, and troubleshooting of design issues

What You'll Bring

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience

Minimum of 5 years of experience

Proficiency in CAD (Catia preferred), tolerance analysis, quality control, data and statistical analysis, failure analysis

Proficiency of design of injection molded, sheet metal stamping and cast parts

Proficiency in running experiments, DOEs and characterization studies

Experience taking designs from initial concept through to mass production

Ability to perform first‑principles analysis to ensure a successful design (physics, stress‑strain, thermal, tolerance, cost and mass optimization, etc.)

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 - $206,520/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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