Sr. CAE Engineer, Drive Systems

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The Drive Systems team designs, optimizes, and engineers world class EV powertrains that push the boundaries of efficiency, performance, and time to market. This can only be done with a deep understanding of engineering first principles and the ability to leverage finite element analysis early and often during the design process.

• Develop highly predictive finite element models in collaboration with a small team of design engineers
• Perform modal, linear/non‑linear, durability/fatigue, random vibration and shock analysis to evaluate structures and recommend design solutions that balance the needs of engineering, suppliers, and program management
• Use first principle thinking and structural optimization to meet or exceed performance metrics, while minimizing weight and cost
• Work with reliability and test to develop load cases and cycle counts to be used for CAE and component level test in order to satisfy program and industry requirements
• Work with both internal and external testing groups for model verification and validation

• 5+ years of relevant industry experience
• Strong working knowledge of finite element analysis techniques, solid mechanics, structural dynamics and numerical methods
• Expert level component/system design analysis including modal, linear/non‑linear static, durability/fatigue, random vibration and shock analysis
• Experience with Nastran, Optistruct, LS‑Dyna or similar FEM codes
• Experience with Matlab or Python
• Familiarity with 3D CAD software, preferably CATIA V5/6
• Able to work under pressure while managing competing demands and tight deadlines
• A passion for a sustainable energy future and high performance, high efficiency vehicles

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 HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna 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
• 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
$106,400 – $206,520 per year + cash and stock awards + benefits

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.

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