Mechanical Design Engineer, Seating

As an Engineerin the SeatingEngineering Department, you will be responsible for Design Engineering from concept to End of Life,as well as problem solving of existing products.

Today'sseatingcommodities include structures, mechanisms,actuators,cushions,wire harnesses, controllers,sensors,software,trimsand so on.However, future seating solutions are not limited to these.Progression istargeted.A seat can be defined as a product which enables comfortable support forvehicularoccupants.Insome sense,a seatcan be viewed as a moving robotic structural art piece.

As an integrated part of Tesla's Vehicle Engineeringteam; you will conceptualize, design, engineer and manageSeatingSystemparts and products. You shall bepart and productresponsible.

Primarily contributing to the team with your expertise on Structural components (stampings, welding, bolted joints, castings, engineering composites, etc.).

Team members typically play dual roles as experts and polymaths. Each team member typically usestheirparticular expertiseasasuperpowerto complement the team. Youshall be part of theSeatingEngineering Team which resides withinTesla's Vehicle EngineeringGroup.

• Problem understanding and definition
• Concept generationand evaluation
• Product strategy and architectureplanning
• Negotiation, balancing and management of product attributes includingsafety,functionality,comfort,aesthetics,cost,mass,schedule,sustainability
• Validationand optimizationthroughincluding prototype making, physicaltesting, CAE simulations, design reviews
• 3D model and 2D drawingcreation
• Bill of Materialscreation
• Detaildesign includingdatum & fixation strategy, GD&T, DFM
• Technical documentationcreation for official use andcommunication
• Schedule and milestone management

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Evidence ofexceptionalability
• Design engineeringexperience withdemonstrated interest in multidisciplinary engineering
• Hands on experience where you have built something
• Hand-sketching [one of the many engineering languages]
• Automotive engineering with seating experience is preferredbut not mandatory
• Organization

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

Pay 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.