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Tesla Motors, Inc.

Mechatronics Engineer, Safety & Restraints, Impact Detection & Deployment

Tesla Motors, Inc., Fremont, California, us, 94537

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What to Expect This position will work as a member of the Safety and Restraints team with the primary objectives to support the design and implementation of passive safety systems in new vehicles. The successful candidate for this position must have a strong engineering fundamentals background preferably with a strength in passive safety, data aquisition and/or data analysis.

What You’ll Do

Design and optimize mechanical components of pedestrian and occupant restraint systems

Determine optimal locations and mounting arrangements for transducers and ECUs

Collaborate with the CAE group to develop structures that ensure desired system performance

Support the development of restraint systems, including deployment timing and coordination to minimize injury and ensure legal compliance

Assist in developing and maintaining a database using Python, MySQL, and MATLAB

Contribute to the creation of tools for quantifying injury assessment in real‑world scenarios

Provide processed data and insights to other teams to improve impact safety

What You’ll Bring

Degree in Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering, or equivalent experience

Knowledge of database management preferred

Experience with Python 3+ preferred

Understanding of basic statistics and data science principles

Ability to follow instructions via oral, written, email, and text communication

Capability to work collaboratively in a team‑based environment to achieve common goals

Skill in managing multiple priorities, organizing workload, and meeting deadlines

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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