Mechanical Design Engineer, Seating

About the role

Mechanical Design Engineer, Seating | Tesla (Engineering & Information Technology)

Location: AUSTIN, Texas | Req ID: 281213 | Job Type: Full-time

What to Expect

This role involves designing and developing innovative mechanical components for Tesla's vehicle platforms as part of the Vehicle Development Team. The position requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure designs meet performance, safety, and manufacturability standards while pushing the boundaries of engineering excellence.

What You'll Do

• Design and develop mechanical systems and components for vehicle platforms
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate designs into overall vehicle architecture
• Create detailed engineering drawings and specifications for manufacturing
• Conduct testing and validation to ensure design performance and reliability
• Iterate on designs based on feedback from testing and production teams
• Contribute to innovative solutions for complex engineering challenges
• Support the transition of designs from concept to production

What You'll Bring

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Evidence of exceptional ability in engineering or related fields
• Design engineering experience with interest in multidisciplinary engineering
• Hands-on experience in building or prototyping physical systems
• Proficiency in hand-sketching as a form of engineering communication
• Automotive engineering experience with seating systems preferred but not required

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)