Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Design Engineer

Design EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeFremont, CA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A degree in Materials Science (polymer, composites, artificial leather, textiles), Mechanical Engineering, Product Design Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
At least 2 years of experience with soft goods and composites.
Experience with instrumentation and quantitative analysis, including stress/strain, abrasion, flexure, failure analysis, and microscopy.
Fundamentals in mechanical engineering (statics, kinematics, dynamics, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, statistical analysis), materials engineering (chemistry, microstructures, polymer science), and textile engineering (woven, knit, non-woven, composites).
Proficiency in 3D modeling, 2D drawing, hand sketching, prototyping, and data presentation.
Ability to work independently and solve technical problems using first-principles thinking.

Responsibilities

Develop materials, composite constructions, and system applications for automotive seating and interiors.
Own the full product lifecycle, including concept generation, selection, detailed design, validation, manufacturing feasibility, and sustainability.
Collaborate with product design, test, and manufacturing engineers to validate material performance at the system level and drive design decisions from material data.
Translate system-level requirements into material-level specifications through instrumented observation and quantitative analysis, with traceability to reliability and durability goals.
Correlate material performance data with end-product reliability and field performance, partnering with test and reliability teams.
Own 2D and 3D documentation of material design data and integrate it with system-level CAD models and 2D drawings.
Partner with Vehicle Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Procurement, Quality, and Commercial teams to ensure material designs are producible, scalable, and globally compatible.
Interface with suppliers, commercial teams, and quality teams to resolve issues and drive alignment.

Category	Engineering & Information Technology
Location	Fremont, California
Requisition ID	283136
Type	Full-time

Job Description

<div class="MSWordContent"><p>You will develop soft goods materials for vehicle cabin applications, including seating and interior systems. You will own material development from concept through production and work cross-functionally to deliver quality, durability, and sustainability.</div>

Job Responsibilities

Develop materials, composite constructions, and system applications for automotive seating and interiors
Own the full product lifecycle: concept generation, selection, detailed design, validation, manufacturing feasibility, and sustainability
Collaborate with product design, test, and manufacturing engineers to validate material performance at the system level and drive design decisions from material data
Translate system-level requirements into material-level specifications through instrumented observation and quantitative analysis, with traceability to reliability and durability goals
Correlate material performance data with end-product reliability and field performance, partnering with test and reliability teams
Own 2D and 3D documentation of material design data and integrate with system-level CAD models and 2D drawings
Partner with Vehicle Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Procurement, Quality, and Commercial teams so material designs are producible, scalable, and globally compatible
Interface with suppliers, commercial teams, and quality teams to resolve issues and drive alignment

Job Requirements

Degree in Materials Science (polymer, composites, artificial leather, textiles), Mechanical Engineering, Product Design Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience
2+ years of experience with soft goods and composites
Experience with instrumentation and quantitative analysis, including stress/strain, abrasion, flexure, failure analysis, and microscopy
Fundamentals in mechanical engineering (statics, kinematics, dynamics, GD&T, statistical analysis), materials engineering (chemistry, microstructures, polymer science), and textile engineering (woven, knit, non-woven, composites)
Proficiency in 3D modeling, 2D drawing, hand sketching, prototyping, and data presentation
Ability to work independently and solve technical problems using first-principles thinking

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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