Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer, Geartrain, Drive Systems

About the role

Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer, Geartrain, Drive Systems | Tesla (Engineering & Information Technology)

Location: Palo Alto, California | Req ID: 254830 | Job Type: Full-time

What to Expect

Geartrain Design Engineers in Tesla’s Drive Systems Engineering Team are responsible for design, release and launch of the geartrain components for Tesla vehicle product lines. You will be part of the team that creates and executes world-class drive units in terms of performance, cost, and manufacturability across all vehicle platforms. Components of particular importance include gears, bearings, shafts, clutches, couplers, actuators, differentials and integration of these components.

What You'll Do

• Develop concepts for geartrain related components to minimize part count, cost, and complexity in the drive unit
• Design and analysis of geartrain components including rotating shafts, gears, differentials, torque split devices, couplings, and clutches
• Design, coordinate, and execute system level and component level tests for performance, durability, reliability, and variability
• Risk assessment, root cause analysis and problem resolution for failures of geartrain components in validation tests
• Provide technical guidance to cross functional teams (manufacturing, production, quality, supply chain and service) through entire development and life cycle of drive unit products
• Work with Suppliers to drive process improvements and product excellence for high volume contract manufacturing
• Work with world class experts in Firmware, Design, and Test Engineering to develop and bring innovative technologies to mass production
• CAE analysis for geartrain components and sub-systems (static, modal, fatigue, topology optimization)
• 2D and 3D modeling utilizing CAD software
• Mentor entry-level Engineers and Interns in the team

What You'll Bring

• Experience in rotating machinery design, analysis, tests and failure analysis
• Understanding of bearings, gears and gearbox lubrication
• Experience with differentials, actuators, clutches, axle disconnect systems or multi-speed transmissions
• Deep understanding of ANSI Y14.5 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing application to part drawings and function
• Expert in 3D modeling within a product development environment. CATIA preferred
• Experience in CAE analysis software package like Ansys, Abaqus, Hyperworks and Romax
• Experience of launching automotive designs from concept through release and production or the equivalent in experience and evidence of exceptional ability

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$109,600 - $234,000/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.