Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer, Seating

Tesla • Fremont, CA

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About The Position

As a Design Engineer in the Seating Engineering Department at Tesla, you will play a critical role in the design and engineering of seating systems from concept through end-of-life, while also addressing challenges with existing products. Seating commodities include structures, mechanisms, actuators, cushions, wire harnesses, controllers, sensors, software, trims, and more, with future solutions expanding beyond these components. You will conceptualize, design, and manage seating system parts and products as an integral part of Tesla’s Vehicle Engineering Team, with a primary focus on structural components such as stampings, welding, bolted joints, castings, and engineering composites. Team members are expected to leverage their expertise as a core strength while contributing broadly to the team’s goals within the Vehicle Engineering Group.

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Evidence of exceptional ability in engineering or related fields
• Design engineering experience with an interest in multidisciplinary engineering
• Hands-on experience in building or prototyping physical products
• Proficiency in hand-sketching as a form of engineering communication
• Automotive engineering experience, with seating systems preferred but not mandatory
• Strong organizational skills for managing complex projects

Responsibilities

• Define problems and develop innovative solutions for seating systems
• Generate and evaluate concepts for new seating products and architectures
• Plan product strategy and balance attributes like safety, functionality, comfort, aesthetics, cost, mass, schedule, and sustainability
• Validate and optimize designs through prototyping, physical testing, CAE simulations, and design reviews
• Create 3D models, 2D drawings, and bills of materials with attention to datum, fixation strategy, GD&T, and DFM
• Produce technical documentation for official communication and record-keeping
• Manage schedules and milestones to ensure timely project delivery

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