Mechanical Design Engineer, Optimus

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Tesla is seeking a highly skilled and motivated mechanical design engineer in the Autopilot and Electronics Product Design team to design various electronic modules for Optimus. The engineer will lead the mechanical system design to enable compute, connectivity, and similar features.

• 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 considering performance, design, integration, size, mass, and assembly
• Model and design mechanical components and assemblies including plastic, sheet metal, die cast, etc.
• Support development of engineering and reliability test plans, analyze test data, and troubleshoot design issues

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
• Proficient in CAD;
  Catia experience preferred
• 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 preferred
• Proficiency in data visualization and statistical analysis
• Ability to perform first-principles analysis (physics, stress-strain, thermal, tolerance, cost, and mass optimization)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration
• Basic understanding of electrical and thermal design fundamentals, familiarity with PCBAs and electronics packaging
• Experience taking designs from initial concept through to mass production

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

• Aetna PPO and HSA plans with multiple medical options with $0 payroll deduction
• Family-building, fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits
• Dental and vision plans with $0 contribution options
• Company-paid HSA contributions, flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
• Company-paid life, AD&D, disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and vacation time, paid holidays, flex time for salaried positions
• Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
• Voluntary benefits: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, legal and pet insurance
• Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
• Tesla Babies program
• Commuter benefits
• Employee discounts and perks program

Expected Compensation: $106,400 - $256,200 annually plus cash and stock awards and benefits. Compensation varies based on location, experience, and other factors.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries:
  Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, Renewable Energy, Semiconductor Manufacturing, Utilities

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