Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer, AI Computers

Description:
Tesla is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Mechanical Design Engineer in the Autopilot and Electronics Product Design team to design various electronic modules for Tesla Car Computer group. The Engineer will lead the mechanical system design – enabling compute, connectivity, and similar features.

Responsibilities:
Work closely with cross-functional teams to define product requirements and develop implementations
Participate in prototype builds, component fabrication, testing and validation efforts. Provide hands-on support and perform data analysis
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
Optimize components while considering performance, design, integration, size, mass, assembly and more
Modeling and design of mechanical components and assemblies including plastic, sheet metal, die cast etc.
Support development of engineering and reliability test plans, test data analysis, and troubleshooting of design issues

Requirements:
Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
Minimum of 5 years of experience
Proficiency in CAD (Catia preferred), tolerance analysis, quality control, data and statistical analysis, failure analysis, GD&T
Proficiency of design of plastic injection molded, sheet metal stamping and cast parts
Proficiency in running experiments, DOEs and characterization studies
Experience in MATLAB, Python, FEA (ANSYS preferred)
Experience taking designs from initial concept through to mass production
Ability to perform first-principles analysis to ensure a successful design (physics, stress-strain, thermal, tolerance, cost and mass optimization, etc.)

Compensation & Benefits:
Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
Medical plans > 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 Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
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 (90 day waiting period)
Employee Assistance Program
Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly 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
$109,600 - $234,000/annual salary + 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.