Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Mechanical Design Engineer - Geartrain Design and Analysis, Drive Systems

Design EngineeringUpdated on Nov 10

Full-timePalo Alto, CA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

First-principles physics understanding of engineering disciplines associated with geartrain durability, efficiency, noise, and vibration.
Working knowledge of geartrain design and analysis tools such as LDP, KISSsoft, Romax, or Transmission3D, or equivalent; experience is preferred.
Experience with MATLAB, Python, or an equivalent programming language.
Familiarity with computer-aided engineering analysis software such as Ansys, Abaqus, or HyperWorks.
Experience in 3D modeling within a product development environment; CATIA is preferred.
Experience in rotating machinery design, analysis, testing, or failure analysis.
Knowledge of gears, bearings, differentials, actuators, clutches, axle disconnect systems, or multi-speed transmissions; design or analysis experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Design and analyze geartrain components, including rotating shafts, gears, differentials, torque-splitting devices, and clutches.
Develop component- and system-level models to predict geartrain durability, efficiency, noise, mass, and cost, and use the results to inform design trade-offs and decisions.
Create, develop, and execute component- and system-level tests to validate geartrain designs and calibrate models.
Use geartrain models and analysis to troubleshoot durability, efficiency, or noise issues identified in drive unit validation testing.
Incorporate fleet data into models to assess drive unit performance and identify opportunities for design improvements.
Implement parametric models in the company's powertrain cloud simulation tool to inform powertrain architecture decisions for new programs.
Build and apply artificial intelligence-enabled workflows to improve model development, automation, and analysis throughput.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams across vehicle modeling, design, manufacturing, and supply chain to deliver and launch optimized drive system designs using data-driven analysis.

Desired Qualifications

Experience using artificial intelligence-assisted workflows to accelerate modeling, automation, and analysis.

Category	Engineering & Information Technology
Location	Palo Alto, California
Requisition ID	285884
Type	Full-time

Job Description

<div class="MSWordContent"><p>As a Geartrain Design and Analysis Engineer, you will develop models and design/analysis workflows for geartrain components and systems to improve their durability, efficiency, noise performance, cost, and power density. This role requires a passionate, collaborative, detail-oriented, and tenacious engineer who applies geartrain expertise and first-principles physics to solve difficult technical problems. You will model, analyze, develop, test, and set requirements for high-performance drive units in Tesla’s powertrains.</div>

Job Responsibilities

Design and analyze geartrain components, including rotating shafts, gears, differentials, torque-splitting devices, and clutches
Develop component- and system-level models to predict geartrain durability, efficiency, noise, mass, and cost, and use those results to inform design trade-offs and decisions
Create, develop, and execute component- and system-level tests to validate geartrain designs and calibrate models
Use geartrain models and analysis to troubleshoot durability, efficiency, or noise issues identified in drive unit validation testing
Incorporate fleet data into models to assess drive unit performance and identify opportunities for design improvements
Implement parametric models in Tesla’s proprietary powertrain cloud simulation tool to inform powertrain architecture decisions for new programs
Build and apply AI-enabled workflows to improve model development, automation, and analysis throughput
Collaborate with cross-functional teams across vehicle modeling, design, manufacturing, and supply chain to deliver and launch optimized drive system designs using data-driven analysis

Job Requirements

First-principles physics understanding of engineering disciplines associated with geartrain durability, efficiency, noise, and vibration
Working knowledge of geartrain design and analysis tools like LDP, KISSsoft, Romax, Transmission3D, or equivalent (experience preferred)
Experience with Matlab, Python, or equivalent programming language
Familiarity with CAE analysis software packages like Ansys, Abaqus, or Hyperwork
Experience in 3D modeling within a product development environment; CATIA preferred
Experience in rotating machinery design, analysis, testing, or failure analysis
Knowledge of gears, bearings, differentials, actuators, clutches, axle disconnect systems, or multi-speed transmissions (design/analysis experience preferred)
Experience using AI-assisted workflows to accelerate modeling, automation, and analysis (preferred)

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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