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Staff Mechanical Design Engineer, Seating
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Tesla . What To Expect As a Seating Design Engineer within Tesla's Vehicle Engineering Group, you will play a pivotal role in the design and development of innovative seating systems from concept to end-of-life. Your work will encompass a wide range of seating commodities, including structures, mechanisms, actuators, cushions, wire harnesses, controllers, sensors, software, and trims, while pushing boundaries for future seating solutions. Collaborating with a dynamic team of experts and polymaths, you will leverage your expertise in seating components such as plastics, foams, mechanisms, and engineering composites to exceed automotive industry standards for safety, usability, and comfort. This role requires a commitment to engineering first principles and a passion for creating seating solutions that redefine comfort and functionality for vehicular occupants. What You'll Do Conceptualize, design, and engineer seating system parts and products to meet safety, functionality, and comfort targets. Define problems, set targets, and develop product strategies through concept generation and evaluation. Balance and manage product attributes including aesthetics, cost, mass, schedule, and sustainability. Conduct validation and optimization using prototypes, physical testing, CAE simulations, and design reviews. Create 3D models, 2D drawings, and detailed designs with datum, fixation strategies, GD&T, and DFM considerations. Produce technical documentation for official communication and milestone management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of seating systems within vehicle architecture. What You'll Bring Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience. Minimum of 7 years of experience in mechanical design or related engineering fields. Demonstrated experience in design engineering with a focus on multidisciplinary engineering. Hands-on experience in building or prototyping physical products. Proficiency in hand-sketching as a form of engineering communication. Background in automotive engineering with seating experience preferred but not mandatory. Strong organizational skills for managing schedules and milestones. Evidence of exceptional ability in problem-solving and innovation. Benefits Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits from day 1 of hire: Aetna PPO and HSA plans with 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction. Family-building, fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits. Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both with 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 - $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 may include other elements depending on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employment offer is extended. Additional Details Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Engineering and Information Technology Industries: Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing, Utilities Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Tesla by 2x. Get notified about new Mechanical Design Engineer jobs in
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Staff Mechanical Design Engineer, Seating
role at
Tesla . What To Expect As a Seating Design Engineer within Tesla's Vehicle Engineering Group, you will play a pivotal role in the design and development of innovative seating systems from concept to end-of-life. Your work will encompass a wide range of seating commodities, including structures, mechanisms, actuators, cushions, wire harnesses, controllers, sensors, software, and trims, while pushing boundaries for future seating solutions. Collaborating with a dynamic team of experts and polymaths, you will leverage your expertise in seating components such as plastics, foams, mechanisms, and engineering composites to exceed automotive industry standards for safety, usability, and comfort. This role requires a commitment to engineering first principles and a passion for creating seating solutions that redefine comfort and functionality for vehicular occupants. What You'll Do Conceptualize, design, and engineer seating system parts and products to meet safety, functionality, and comfort targets. Define problems, set targets, and develop product strategies through concept generation and evaluation. Balance and manage product attributes including aesthetics, cost, mass, schedule, and sustainability. Conduct validation and optimization using prototypes, physical testing, CAE simulations, and design reviews. Create 3D models, 2D drawings, and detailed designs with datum, fixation strategies, GD&T, and DFM considerations. Produce technical documentation for official communication and milestone management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of seating systems within vehicle architecture. What You'll Bring Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience. Minimum of 7 years of experience in mechanical design or related engineering fields. Demonstrated experience in design engineering with a focus on multidisciplinary engineering. Hands-on experience in building or prototyping physical products. Proficiency in hand-sketching as a form of engineering communication. Background in automotive engineering with seating experience preferred but not mandatory. Strong organizational skills for managing schedules and milestones. Evidence of exceptional ability in problem-solving and innovation. Benefits Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits from day 1 of hire: Aetna PPO and HSA plans with 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction. Family-building, fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits. Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both with 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 - $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 may include other elements depending on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employment offer is extended. Additional Details Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Engineering and Information Technology Industries: Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing, Utilities Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Tesla by 2x. Get notified about new Mechanical Design Engineer jobs in
Fremont, CA .
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