Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer, Structures, Drive Systems, Semi

About the role

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

Location: Palo Alto, California | Req ID: 225812 | Job Type: Full-time

What to Expect

We are a small, fast team of capable Engineers. We specialize in architecture layouts and detail design of mass efficient castings and forgings like gearboxes and motor housings. We also work in plastics, sheet metal and bolted joint designs. Our work often has us reach across borders to our neighboring teams inside the drive unit and the rest of the vehicles where our Drive Units are used. Fast time to market is part of our DNA and we deliver products much faster than industry standard. The Tesla Semi is no exception.

What You'll Do

• Bring leadership and contribute a high level to the design and development of semi-truck and heavy-duty transmission designs and architectures
• Work with vehicle and production line integration teams to ensure successful assembly and service with the greater vehicle
• Work with reliability teams to diagnose and address and improve designs based on test results or issues in the field
• Develop designswith a heavy concentration on design for assembly at volume, in conjunction with Manufacturing Engineering team
• Own the detail design of individual components of the assembly, from the very first concept ideas all the way though sourcing collaboration, first parts incoming inspection, PPAP of volume produced parts
• Work with the analysis and test team to define specs, and guide fixture design for testing
• Engage and drive the project team for an on-time delivery

What You'll Bring

• Heavy duty/Class 8 transmission design with focus on structural castings
• System level design ownership
• 3D experience or Catia V5 experience strongly preferred
• Casting design for volume production
• Detai l3D and 2D release of Iron and aluminum casting, forgings, and molded parts
• Componentand sub-system level structural CAE, experience in working in conjunction with CAE Specialists for more complex analyses
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong understanding of GD&T(Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing)
• Great time management and self-motivation

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.