Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer, Structures, Drive Systems, Semi

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We are a small, fast team of capable engineers specializing in architecture layouts and detailed design of mass-efficient castings and forgings such as gearboxes and motor housings. Our work involves plastics, sheet metal, and bolted joint designs. We frequently collaborate across borders within the drive unit and vehicle teams to ensure rapid development and delivery, exemplified by the Tesla Semi project.

• Lead and contribute to the design and development of semi-truck and heavy-duty transmission architectures.
• Coordinate with vehicle and production line teams for successful assembly and servicing.
• Work with reliability teams to diagnose, address, and improve designs based on testing and field issues.
• Develop designs with a focus on design for volume manufacturing, collaborating with Manufacturing Engineering.
• Own the detailed design of components from concept through sourcing, inspection, and PPAP.
• Collaborate with analysis and testing teams to define specifications and guide fixture design.
• Drive project teams to ensure on-time delivery.

• Experience in heavy-duty/Class 8 transmission design, focusing on structural castings.
• Ownership of system-level design.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software, preferably Catia V5.
• Experience in casting design for volume production.
• Ability to produce detailed 3D and 2D drawings of castings, forgings, and molded parts.
• Structural CAE experience at component and sub-system levels, working with CAE specialists.
• Excellent attention to detail and understanding of GD&T.
• Strong time management and self-motivation skills.

As a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for benefits from day 1, including:

• Multiple medical plans with $0 payroll deduction options.
• Family-building, fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits.
• Dental and vision plans with $0 contribution options.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions, flexible spending accounts, and 401(k) with employer match.
• Life, AD&D, disability insurance, employee assistance, paid time off, and holidays.
• Additional perks like childcare support, voluntary benefits, employee discounts, and more.

Expected salary ranges from $106,400 to $256,200 annually, plus bonuses and benefits. Compensation varies based on experience, location, and other factors.

• Seniority level:
  Mid-Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Industry: Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, Renewable Energy, Semiconductor Manufacturing, Utilities

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