Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer, Audio

Tesla • Palo Alto, CA

7d

About The Position

Tesla is seeking a highly skilled and motivated mechanical design engineer in the Autopilot and Electronics Product Design team to work on audio system across various Tesla vehicles. The engineer will lead the mechanical design of different audio components including various speakers and microphones to develop immersive listening experience and studio grade sound quality in Tesla vehicles.
Work closely with audio engineers on audio system architecture and develop implementations
Optimize the audio components in the vehicle while considering performance, design, integration, size, mass, assembly and more
Participate in prototype builds, component fabrication, testing and validation efforts. Provide hands-on support
Modeling and design of mechanical components and assemblies including plastic, sheet metal, die cast etc.
Conduct mechanical design analysis including structural, tolerance, FEA (Finite Element Analysis) and design for assembly
Generate detailed 3D models, technical drawings, and documentation of mechanical designs using CATIA
Collaborate with other cross-functional teams to take designs from prototype through production and deployment
Support development of engineering and reliability test plans, test data analysis, and troubleshooting of design issues
Communicate with suppliers regarding DFM (Design for Manufacturing) feedback and support tooling and assembly bring up

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Minimum 5 years of experience in mechanical design
• Experience in the development of acoustic components / modules
• Proficiency in CAD software (CATIA preferred) for 3D modeling and drafting
• Strong knowledge of mechanical design principles, materials, and manufacturing processes
• Familiarity with finite element analysis (FEA) tools (ANSYS preferred)
• Experience taking designs from initial concept through to mass production
• Basic understanding of electrical and thermal design fundamentals
• Familiarity with PCBAs and electronics packaging
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to perform first principles analysis to ensure a successful design (physics, stress-strain, thermal, tolerance, cost and mass optimization, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Work closely with audio engineers on audio system architecture and develop implementations
• Optimize the audio components in the vehicle while considering performance, design, integration, size, mass, assembly and more
• Participate in prototype builds, component fabrication, testing and validation efforts. Provide hands-on support
• Modeling and design of mechanical components and assemblies including plastic, sheet metal, die cast etc.
• Conduct mechanical design analysis including structural, tolerance, FEA (Finite Element Analysis) and design for assembly
• Generate detailed 3D models, technical drawings, and documentation of mechanical designs using CATIA
• Collaborate with other cross-functional teams to take designs from prototype through production and deployment
• Support development of engineering and reliability test plans, test data analysis, and troubleshooting of design issues
• Communicate with suppliers regarding DFM (Design for Manufacturing) feedback and support tooling and assembly bring up

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees