What To Expect
Tesla is accelerating the world’s transition to sustainable energy and the Chassis Design Engineering team plays a critical part in that mission, helping to deliver a safe, efficient, comfortable, and enjoyable driving experience, while also focusing on the sustainability and value of Tesla’s products. Collaboration, learning, and growth are core to the team’s success.

A Mechanical Design Engineer on the suspension systems development team is responsible for bringing parts or systems from concept to production and beyond with support from other engineering teams at Tesla. The engineer is responsible for taking a system approach to mechanical design and electromechanical integration of suspension control and actuation systems including but not limited to air suspension. Responsibilities include design, analysis, sourcing, prototyping, testing, vehicle assembly validation, quality control, engineering documentation, and more. There will be opportunities to learn and improve these skills through experience on the team. The engineer should be able to readily apply mechanical engineering fundamentals to creatively solve problems and learn quickly while managing their projects independently. We are looking for someone who will go beyond the status quo to make the best product in terms of cost, mass, and performance. The engineer should be able to communicate clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical colleagues. Hands-on experience is a major plus for engineering development work and addressing production issues. Some travel to suppliers may be required, including international travel.

What You'll Do

Develop system architecture and component designs for suspension control, damping systems, air suspension, leveling systems, and suspension sensing

Establish, analyze, and tune self-diagnostic fault detection methods

Incorporate functional safety (e.g. ISO 26262) into system analysis and architecture

Create new features and behaviors in collaboration with firmware and integration engineers

Develop and optimize designs in 3D CAD software with associated CAE tools

Validate manufacturing, assembly, and service feasibility

Complete and release component designs and documentation, including 2D drawings

Validate components per defined engineering requirements

Resolve issues and concerns with cross-functional teams including engineering, firmware, supply chain, production, and service

Participate in the sourcing process and manage engineering relationships with suppliers

What You'll Bring

Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience

Proficiency in a 3D CAD software (CATIA is a plus)

Basic knowledge of GD&T (proficiency is a plus)

Experience with electromechanical systems, mechatronics, robotics, or similar

Experience with component design, analysis, and validation

Great technical and interpersonal communication

Evidence of being a self-starter and bringing projects to completion

Experience with valve design, compressor technologies, or linear actuators is a plus

Knowledge of vehicle dynamics concepts and modeling is a plus

Benefits
Compensation and Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

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

Expected Compensation

$91,600 - $164,400/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 for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

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