Sales Engineer
Thornley Corporate Solutions•Palo Alto, CA
•Onsite
About The Position
This direct-hire role supports Tesla automotive and robotics programs for a publicly listed global Tier 1 supplier. Based in a new Bay Area operation between Palo Alto and Fremont, the role serves as the day-to-day technical contact for Tesla’s engineering team, managing requirements from early prototype samples through production launch. It is mostly technical, with a light commercial component, and is suited to an engineer who enjoys owning a program. The position also contributes to setting up the new Bay Area office and its ways of working.
Requirements
- A degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience.
- At least 3 years of automotive or robotics engineering experience.
- Direct experience with Tesla’s engineering and program processes, either as a Tesla employee or working closely alongside Tesla at a supplier.
- Familiarity with interiors, electrical, or structural components; deep specialization is not required.
- Self-motivated and comfortable working in a small, fast-moving team.
- Able to work from the Bay Area office and travel occasionally.
Responsibilities
- Work daily with Tesla’s engineering team on technical changes, prototypes, and design revisions.
- Manage sample deliveries and preliminary program timing.
- Run programs from award through to launch.
- Coordinate with the manufacturing team in Detroit and the engineering team at headquarters in Asia.
- Help set up the new Bay Area office and its ways of working.
Benefits
- Full medical coverage.
- Dental coverage.
- 401(k).
- Target bonus of 10%, based on personal and company performance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
