Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Staff New Programs Engineer - Interiors Architecture

Design EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeHawthorne, CA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience.
At least 5 years of relevant industrial design and engineering experience.
Proficiency in 3D computer-aided design using parametric elements and knowledge-based engineering tools, including Catia and 3DX.
Ability to interpret computer-aided engineering results and integrate recommendations into product design, with capability to run finite element analysis at part and system level.
Knowledge of vehicle attributes related to interior systems, including vehicle safety, human factors and ergonomics, noise, vibration and harshness, and durability.
Experience with automotive low-voltage and infotainment systems.
Knowledge of manufacturing processes for production and prototype, including injection and compression molding, composites, sheet metal forming, 3D printing, waterjet, and computer numerical control.
Prior volume production experience.
Ability to communicate effectively, work resourcefully and proactively, and drive projects through ambiguity and tight timelines.

Responsibilities

Architect and develop vehicle interiors from initial sketches through design and release of prototype-level components and systems representing future production vehicles.
Produce engineering test articles ranging in sophistication and fidelity from bucks and bench tests to full Alpha vehicles.
Own the product plan of record, identify and reduce key risks and decisions, and resolve them using rigorous engineering and data to ensure concepts are high-performing, robust, and desirable.
Own interior attributes in the first stages of product definition; frame tradeoffs involving customer use cases, market data, cost, mass, performance, and other constraints; and advocate for customer experiences.
Capture, document, and trade off internal and legal requirements determining the form and function of interior systems, and ensure assigned systems conform to relevant market regulations.
Architect systems, design components, and participate in Studio design reviews to present proposals on design, engineering, vehicle packaging, safety, craftsmanship, occupant safety, restraints, critical component packaging and integration, and related criteria; drive down-selection with company leadership and track interior surface feasibility and maturity through concept development.
Develop Catia 3D geometry for interior systems, including instrument panels, center consoles, door trim, overhead trim, soft and hard trim, and seating, suitable for tooling and mass manufacturing.

Category	Engineering & Information Technology
Location	Hawthorne, California
Requisition ID	281270
Type	Full-time

Job Description

<p>New Programs Engineering is at the front end of every new vehicle developed at Tesla. We take executive directions and turn them into a product: vehicle attributes, full-vehicle and sub system architectural design & engineering, and a production concept ready for Giga scale. This is a small team designed to rapidly pursue new product concepts & technologies, then architect vehicles that are delightful for our customers globally. </p><p>We’re looking for a mechanical design engineer to own full vehicle interior architectures on new products. You will work with Design, Human Factors & Ergonomics, Color, Materials & Finish, and Vehicle Engineering Teams to create products that are world-class in form and function and surprise & delight our customers. Product design expertise and a first principles approach matter more here than extensive project engineering or automotive-only experience. </p>

Job Responsibilities

Architect and develop vehicle interiors from initial sketches through design & release of prototype-level components and systems that represent future production vehicles

Produce engineering test articles that range in sophistication & fidelity from bucks and bench tests to full Alpha vehicles

Own the product plan of record. Identify and burn down key risks & decisions. Close them with rigorous engineering & data so the concept is high-performing, robust, and desirable

Own interiors attributes in the first stages of product definition. Frame tradeoffs for leadership — customer use cases, market data, cost, mass, performance, and other constraints that should drive the decision. Be the voice of the customer that advocates for experiences that surprise & delight them

Capture, document, and trade off internal and legal requirements that determine the form and function of interior systems. Ensure assigned systems conform to all relevant market regulations

Architect the system, design components, and participate in Studio design reviews to present proposals on design, engineering, vehicle packaging, safety, craftmanship, occupant safety, restraints, critical component packaging & integration, and other relevant criteria to drive down-selection with company leadership. Track interior surface feasibility and maturity through concept development

Develop Catia 3D geometry for interior systems — instrument panel, center console, door trim, overhead trim, soft and hard trim, and seating — that can be tooled and mass manufactured

Job Requirements

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience

5+ years of relevant industrial design and engineering experience

Proficiency in 3D CAD using parametric elements and knowledge-based engineering tools (Catia, 3DX)

Ability to interpret CAE results and integrate recommendations into product design. Capability to run FEA at part and system level

Knowledge of vehicle attributes as they relate to interior systems, including Vehicle Safety, Human Factors & Ergonomics, NVH, and Durability

Experience with automotive low-voltage and infotainment systems

Knowledge of relevant manufacturing processes for production and prototype — injection/compression molding, composites, sheet metal forming, 3D printing, waterjet, and CNC

Prior volume production experience

Excellent communicator. Resourceful, proactive, and able to drive projects through ambiguity and tight timelines

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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