Mechanical Design Engineer, Tesla Bot Sensors

Tesla is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer in the Autopilot and Electronics Product Design team. The Engineer will lead the mechanical design of sensors for Tesla Bot.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with cross-functional teams to define sensor product requirements and develop implementations
• Prototype development for new sensing technologies and applications
• Run validation tests and perform data analysis for sensors
• Develop designs in CAD for both detailed parts and assemblies
• Perform tolerance analysis, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), and other simulations and analyses before releasing designs for production
• Create 2D drawings appropriate for production and inspection methods
• Conduct Design for Manufacturing (DFM) reviews with suppliers and support tooling bring up

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Passionate about electro-mechanical product design, inventing solutions, and finding better and simpler ways to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy
• Knowledge of design of plastic injection molded, sheet metal stamping and cast parts
• Experience in drafting 2D drawings with GD&T
• Experience in MATLAB, Python or other modeling tools
• Proficiency in data visualization and statistical analysis
• Ability to perform first-principles analysis to ensure a successful design (physics, stress-strain, thermal, tolerance, cost and mass optimization, etc.)
• Experience with FEA, ANSYS preferred

Compensation and Benefits
Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

• Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction
• Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
• Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• LGBTQ+ care concierge services
• 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays
• Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
• Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
• Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
• Tesla Babies program
• Commuter benefits
• Employee discounts and perks program
Expected Compensation$80,000 - $300,000/annual salary, depending on level + cash and stock awards + benefitsPay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.