Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer, Rotor, Drive Systems

Description:
Tesla is in need of Senior or Staff Mechanical Engineers to design vehicle propulsion rotors. Foster your drive for continuous improvement by increasing performance while reducing energy consumption and balancing cost efficiencies. Come join the driven team working on the most impactful motors in the world. Own taking the hardware designs from concept and ideation to high volume production.  You will work with electromagnetic, cooling, lubrication, manufacturing and strategic supply chain teams to optimize designs for next gen vehicle applications

Responsibilities:
3D CAD and 2D drawings for rotors, speed sensing and interconnect assemblies

Driving choices and development in: rotor assembly, magnet technology, steel stamping and lamination joining, interconnections, thermal sensing. Select the optimum candidates for a given project, not just the newest technology

Identifying and qualifying suppliers of raw materials, components, and assemblies

Design validation, durability testing profile development and data analysis

Collaborate with internal motor manufacturing team and help them launch new products to high volume

Carry designs through to high-volume production: DFM, cost reductions, and second sourcing

Visit Tesla powertrain manufacturing facilities for new product ramp up

Mentoring Junior Engineers and Interns

Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience

Experience taking motor designs from clean sheet to volume production

Knowledge of multiple magnet technologies

Understanding of an international supply chain

Automotive design and validation experience

Expected skills: GD&T, 3D CAD, 2D Drawings, DFMEA, PFMEA, detailed stack ups, structural and thermal FEA

Bonus skills: CATIA, NVH analysis, electromagnetics design, specification writing, plastic injection molding, bolted joint design

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 - $195,600/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.