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Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Staff Mechanical Design Engineer - Seating Structures

Design EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeFremont, CA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • At least 2.5 years of experience working with structural design; automotive seating experience is preferred but not required. Experience should include stampings, castings, plastics, fiber-resin composites, and other materials and processes.
  • Have completed a full program lifecycle in past projects, from conceptualization to post-launch improvements.
  • Understand automotive seating systems and their roles in system-level tradeoffs.
  • Have solid fundamentals of mechanical engineering, including statics, kinematics, dynamics, materials, mechanisms, and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
  • Be proficient in technical communication through 3D modeling, 2D drawing, hand sketching, hands-on prototyping, data collection, and presentation.
  • Be organized and self-motivated, manage progression through tight timelines, and navigate technical challenges using first principles.

Responsibilities

  • Develop structural systems for vehicle cabin applications, including seating and interior systems such as seat frames, seat-to-body attachments, console structures, and instrument panel structures, using various materials and processes.
  • Own system development from concept through production and work cross-functionally to deliver quality, durability, and sustainability.
  • Contribute through all phases of the product lifecycle, including concept generation and selection, vehicle packaging and layout, detailed design, validation, manufacturing feasibility, production processes, and sustainability.
  • Manage and negotiate product attributes including safety, functionality, comfort, craftsmanship, cost, mass, schedule, and sustainability.
  • Generate 3D computer-aided design (CAD), including with CATIA, and create 2D drawings; develop datum and fixation strategies, apply GD&T, and create and own bills of materials.
  • Use and interpret computer-aided engineering (CAE) simulation results and integrate them into product design; use design tools such as DRBFM and DFMEA to develop robust products that meet requirements.
  • Manage collaborative efforts with Vehicle Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, and Procurement to ensure system integration and compatibility; communicate cross-functionally with Commercial, Quality, and Supplier interfaces.
  • Create technical documentation for official use and communication.

Desired Qualifications

  • Automotive seating environment experience is preferred but not required.

About the Company

Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Tesla makes electric cars and batteries that store power for homes and utilities, and it develops self-driving software and humanoid robots. In 2023, its Model Y became the first electric vehicle to rank as the world's best-selling car. Buyers order the Model 3 sedan, Model Y SUV, or Cybertruck pickup directly from Tesla instead of through dealers, and they charge on its Supercharger fast-charging network. It also sells Megapack and Powerwall batteries, runs a robotaxi service, and charges drivers a monthly fee for self-driving software that still needs their supervision. Tesla was founded in 2003, with Elon Musk as its lead early investor and a recognized co-founder, and it is based in Austin, Texas.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Austin, TX
Founded
2003

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