Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer, Seating

What To Expect
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.

What You'll Do

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

What You'll Bring

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

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:

Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna 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

Employee Assistance Program

Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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

$92,720 - $206,520/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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