Mechanical Design Engineer, Robotics Soft Goods, Optimus

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Mechanical Design Engineer, Robotics Plastic, Optimus — Tesla

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• Design mechanical components and assemblies with a heavy emphasis on achieving acute precision through high-volume production methods
• Determine component-level mechanical requirements (e.g. stiffness, strength) from functional product specs
• Apply analytical methods including calculations and simulations for the design and optimization of structures and mechanical components
• Perform tolerance analysis (including process variability, environmental and material aging) to determine system impacts of assembly fits and backlash
• Perform material and process selection for high-volume production determined by considerations of mechanical properties, dimensional capability, cosmetics, cost and supply-chain stability, etc.
• Work directly with injection molding suppliers and tool designers to adapt part designs for manufacturability based on material and process constraints
• Actively drive every phase of product launch including part design, tool design/Moldflow, tool trial and validation, process certification and quality approvals (including cosmetic and dimensional specifications)
• Conduct should-cost analysis to determine the fair price of goods from fundamental raw materials through value-adding processing steps including labor and logistics
• Manage suppliers to execute projects according to precise design specifications and ambitious timeline commitments

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent, or equivalent industry experience
• Experience shipping consumer-grade products at rates in the millions of units per year (injection molding preferred)
• Deep knowledge of material science and high-volume manufacturing processes (injection molding, casting preferred)
• Proficiency in designing parts and assemblies using 3D modeling software (CATIA preferred)
• Proficiency in drafting engineering drawings and conducting tolerance stack-up analysis (GD&T required)
• Experience in stretchable materials, stretchable & soft materials and fabrics also preferred

• 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 (Health Savings Account) 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: $88,000 - $228,000 annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits

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

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