Glazing Mechanical Design Engineer, Closures Engineering
About The Position
As a Glazing Mechanical Design Engineer within the Closures Engineering team at Tesla, Inc., you will play a critical role in designing and engineering exterior glass systems for Tesla vehicles. Collaborating with innovative designers and engineers, you will contribute to every phase of the product design cycle—from initial sketches and clay modeling to architecture, validation, and product launch. Your work will help shape iconic elements of Tesla’s design, ensuring a seamless integration of form, function, and quality. Serve as a key member of the Vehicle Engineering team to drive automotive glazing and closure system development for Tesla’s vehicle product line
Requirements
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience showcasing excellence
- Passion for cutting-edge product design and innovation
- Minimum of two years of industry experience in consumer product design or a related field
- Proficiency in 3D modeling using CATIA V5/V6 or similar software
- Knowledge of design for manufacturing principles across various commodities
- Strong understanding of engineering principles and mechanics of materials with creative problem-solving skills
Nice To Haves
- Experience with advanced manufacturing technologies, particularly related to glazing or ceramics, preferred
Responsibilities
- Conceptualize, design, engineer, and launch components for glazing, seals, and trim products
- Collaborate with Autopilot, Thermal, Antenna, Mechanisms, Interiors, and Sealing teams to integrate and package components within each closure
- Achieve innovation-driven closure system targets for appearance, function, quality, cost, and weight
- Establish system-level architecture and functionality through market research, design feasibility, and prototyping
- Participate in iterative processes with Tesla Design and Styling Studio to balance form, function, and quality
- Optimize glazing designs, including heater grids, coatings, and interlayers, to enhance system performance and minimize optical defects
Benefits
- Medical plans > 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 Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible 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 (90 day waiting period)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
