Design Engineer, Seat Belt Systems

About the role

Design Engineer, Seat Belt Systems | Tesla (Engineering & Information Technology)

Location: Fremont, California | Req ID: 277482 | Job Type: Full-time

What to Expect

We are seeking a skilled Seat Belt Systems Engineer to join our Vehicle Safety Engineering Team at Tesla. This role focuses on designing, testing, and delivering high-performance seat belt systems for current and upcoming Tesla vehicle programs. The engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including design studio, body, interior, and seat engineering, to ensure optimal occupant protection, comfort, and styling while meeting stringent safety and regulatory standards.

What You'll Do

• Design and release all seat belt systems in the vehicle, ensuring proper product packaging, validation, and efficient manufacturing processes
• Serve as the primary technical interface with design studio, body, interior, and seat engineering teams to develop seat belt packages for occupant protection, comfort, and styling
• Manage and direct Tier 1 suppliers for engineering development and program timing
• Support testing and production validation to meet occupant injury and product performance criteria per Tesla targets and regulatory requirements
• Provide expertise on seat belt design for restraint system integration, collaborating with the CAE team to optimize component design and achieve five-star NCAP safety ratings
• Support crash tests from early development to homologation, ensuring components meet pedigree requirements for test vehicles and other validation needs
• Address supplier and field quality issues to maintain high-quality products for customers

What You'll Bring

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Relevant mechanical design engineering project experience at a university or professional level
• Ability to navigate obstacles, identify opportunities, and manage technical challenges under tight timelines
• Effective verbal and written communication skills to discuss technical issues with peers and suppliers
• Strong engineering fundamentals in problem-solving and hands-on skills
• Knowledge of manufacturing methods and component/assembly tolerancing
• Intermediate to advanced 2D drawing and 3D modeling CAD skills, preferably in CATIA

Benefits

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
• Earned Wage Access: Real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr. Managers levels)

Expected Compensation$91,600 - $164,400/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefitsPay 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.