Electronics Design Engineer, Chassis

About the role

Electronics Design Engineer, Chassis | Tesla (Engineering & Information Technology)

Location: PALO ALTO, California | Req ID: 257127 | Job Type: Full-time

What to Expect

Tesla is looking to hire an Engineer to push the boundaries of Chassis systems and Chassis actuation. Working alongside the most creative and resourceful Designers and Engineers in the world on a lean and agile team, you will be responsible for full-system design, from defining technical requirements, component selection, validation of performance, production design release and launch for multiple design executions across all Tesla programs.

What You'll Do

• Define technical systems to enable development of world-class chassis systems that exceed functional targets and are compliant to regulatory requirements
• Work through the entire product cycle with critical input early in development by collaborating with supplier and Tesla’s chassis hardware, dynamics, modeling and controls, firmware and manufacturing teams, to ensure designs meet all requirements
• Develop test procedures and support rigorous testing and verification of systems to ensure accurate functionality, safety, validation and compliance with industry standards and regulations
• Maintain required product development documentation
• Design and build prototypes of electronic designs and conduct rigorous testing to verify performance, durability, and safety, making necessary adjustments for optimization
• Focus on improving electronic system performance, cost, quality, and cost-efficiency within

What You'll Bring

• First principles, physics-based thinker and problem solver able to handle problems of varied scope and complexity
• Demonstrate technical aptitude, excellent communication, and creativity
• Understanding of mechatronics actuation and sensing, including analog and digital sensors, motor controls, inverter design, BLDC design, automotive digital communications protocols, steering, braking and suspension systems
• Engineering principles in design, validation, prototyping and production of mechatronic systems along with experience designing, validating and troubleshooting of PCBAs
• Experience with common communication protocols (CAN, LIN, SPI, EtherNet), their proper implementation and associated challenges
• Experience with MATLAB, SimuLink, Python and SPICE for analysis, modeling, PCBA design sofltware, and simulations
• Degree in Electrical or Mechatronics Engineering or equivalent experience
• Experience with technical documentation in at least 1 full lifecycle vehicle programs to include DVP&R and DFMEA is desired
• 2+ years of work experience as Electrical Design/Mechatronics engineer, preferably in safety critical systems

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$100,000 - $228,000/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.