Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Mechanical Design Engineer - Seating

Design EngineeringUpdated on Nov 11

Full-timeBerlin, GermanyNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Education in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or equivalent, with several years of engineering experience, including a full-cycle design project.
Strong fundamentals in mechanical engineering, including statics, kinematics, dynamics, materials, mechanisms, and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
Expertise designing soft goods using textiles, artificial leather, elastomers, fibers, cellular structures, and flexures.
Proficiency designing, manufacturing, and testing fiber-resin composite structures.
Technical communication skills, including 3D modeling, 2D drawing, hand sketching, hands-on prototyping, data collection, and presentation.
Strong organizational skills, self-motivation, and the ability to manage progress through tight timelines and address technical challenges using first-principles thinking.

Responsibilities

Manage all phases of the product lifecycle, including concept generation, selection, vehicle packaging and layout, detailed design, validation, manufacturing feasibility, production processes, and sustainability.
Balance and negotiate product attributes, including safety, functionality, comfort, craftsmanship, cost, mass, schedule, and sustainability.
Create 3D computer-aided design models, including with CATIA, and 2D drawings; establish datum and fixation strategies, apply geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, and own bills of materials.
Interpret computer-aided engineering simulation results and integrate findings into product designs, using design review based on failure mode (DRBFM) and design failure mode and effects analysis (DFMEA) tools to ensure robust products meet requirements.
Collaborate with Vehicle Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, and Procurement to ensure system integration and compatibility, and communicate cross-functionally with Commercial, Quality, and supplier interfaces.
Produce technical documentation for official use and communication.

Desired Qualifications

Experience in mechatronics, including circuit design, printed circuit board (PCB) design, input/output (I/O), controls, embedded programming, and Arduino.
Knowledge of biomechanics, including human musculoskeletal anatomy, circulation, ergonomics, and pathology.

Category	Engineering & Information Technology
Location	Berlin, BE
Requisition ID	274157
Type	Full-time

Job Description

As an Engineer in the Seat Engineering Department, you will be responsible for design engineering from concept to end-of-life, as well as problem-solving for existing products within the seating domain.Seats are defined as products that provide comfortable support for vehicle occupants, functioning as dynamic, robotic structural components. Typical commodities include seating structures, mechanisms, actuators, foam, trim, plastics, harnesses, controllers, PCBs, and sensors.In this role, you will engage in diverse engineering disciplines, including materials (e.g., steel, polymer composites, fabrics), manufacturing equipment, PCB design, firmware/software, production processes, mechanical design, supply chain coordination, and quality improvement. Team members act as both specialists and polymaths, leveraging their unique expertise to complement the team while embracing a “get the job done” ethos.

Job Responsibilities

Manage all phases of the product lifecycle: concept generation, selection, vehicle packaging and layout, detailed design, validation, manufacturing feasibility, production processes, and sustainability
Balance and negotiate product attributes, including safety, functionality, comfort, craftsmanship, cost, mass, schedule, and sustainability
Create 3D CAD models (e.g., using CATIA) and 2D drawings, including datum and fixation strategies, GD&T, and Bills of Materials (BOM) ownership
Interpret CAE simulation results and integrate findings into product designs, utilizing tools like DRBFM/DFMEA to ensure robust products meet requirements
Collaborate with Tesla’s Vehicle Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, and Procurement teams to ensure system integration and compatibility, while communicating cross-functionally with Commercial, Quality, and Supplier interfaces
Produce technical documentation for official use and communication

Job Requirements

Education in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or equivalent with several years of engineering experience, including a full-cycle design project
Strong fundamentals in mechanical engineering: statics, kinematics, dynamics, materials, mechanisms, and GD&T
Expertise in soft goods: designing with textiles, artificial leather, elastomers, fibers, cellular structures, and flexures
Proficiency with composite structures: designing, manufacturing, and testing fiber-resin composites
Skilled in technical communication: 3D modeling, 2D drawing, hand sketching, hands-on prototyping, data collection, and presentation
Evidence of exceptional ability, strong organizational skills, self-motivation, and the ability to manage progress through tight timelines while addressing technical challenges using first-principles thinking

Nice to have:

Experience in mechatronics: circuit design, PCB design, I/O, controls, embedded programming, and Arduino
Knowledge of biomechanics: human musculoskeletal anatomy, circulation, ergonomics, and pathology

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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