What To Expect
The New Programs Engineering team works at the front-end of vehicle design and development, working in an iterative environment to study, simulate, build, and prove Tesla’s future generation of vehicles. This position requires frequent interaction with our Interior/Exterior Design, Human Factor & Ergonomics, and Vehicle Engineering production teams, most closely with Chassis, Powertrain, Body-in-White, Low/High-Voltage, NVH, Durability, and CAE analyses. You will be part of the team that creates and executes world-class new vehicle architectures. You will utilize your expertise in vehicle systems and vehicle attributes and develop as a full vehicle engineer – designing and delivering systems rather than just components. This is a mechanical design engineering position where product design expertise and a fundamental, first principles approach to problem solving are far more important than extensive project engineering or automotive industry specific experience.

What You'll Do

Operate as a standalone role and responsible for owning a specific vehicle system (examples could include chassis, seating, mechanisms of various kinds, lighting) and/or integration of various systems during the initial development

Architect, mature and develop vehicle systems from initial product scope and concepts through to design & release of prototype level components and systems that represent future production vehicles

Capture, document, and trade-off internal and external (regulatory) requirements

Generate concept proposals in alignment with the new vehicle program scope and attribute requirements. Brainstorm and collaborate with engineers, designers, and users in creating new solutions for automotive applications

Down select solutions generated based on quantifiable vehicle attributes, system cost and weight. Propose and defend solutions in engineering and studio design review meetings.

Develop in CATIA 3D proposed system solutions and align/resolve (as part of a small interdisciplinary team) interfaces and clearances with chassis, body structure, interior, exterior, thermal and powertrain components

Design, release, and build components for early-phase physical prototyping to validate the targeted attributes

Innovate, develop, and improve engineering development processes continuously

What You'll Bring

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience

Minimum of 5 years of relevant engineering experience (OEM/supplier, motorsport)

Broad experience with various automotive systems (such as chassis, powertrain, thermals, structures, lighting) and prototyping

First-principles knowledge of various vehicle attributes

Proficiency in CAD (Computer Aided Design) software using parametric elements and knowledge-based engineering tools

Strong understanding of GD&T

Ability to interpret CAE results and integrate recommendations into product designs

Must be proactive in improving processes and driving projects, examples of this should be provided

Detail-oriented personality with effective documentation and reporting

Excellent communicator, resourceful, and mindful of time management

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

$87,020 - $222,300/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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