What to Expect
Tesla is seeking a highly skilled and motivated mechanical design engineer in the Autopilot and Electronics Product Design team to design various electronic modules for Optimus. The engineer will lead the mechanical system design enabling compute, connectivity, and similar features.
What Youll Do
Work closely with cross-functional teams to define product requirements and develop implementations
Participate in prototype builds, component fabrication, testing and validation efforts
Provide hands-on supportand perform data analysis
Develop designs in CAD for both detailed parts and assemblies
Perform tolerance analysis, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), and other simulations and analyses before releasing designs for production
Create 2D drawings appropriate for production and inspection methods
Conduct Design for Manufacturing (DFM) reviews with suppliers and support tooling bring up
Optimize components while considering performance, design, integration, size, mass, assembly and more
Modeling and design of mechanical components and assemblies including plastic, sheet metal, die cast etc.
Support development of engineering and reliability test plans, test data analysis, and troubleshooting of design issues
What Youll Bring
Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
Proficient in CAD, Catia experience preferred
Knowledge of design of plastic injection molded, sheet metal stamping and cast parts
Experience in drafting 2D drawings with GD&T
Experience in MATLAB, Python, or other modeling tools preferred
Proficiency in data visualization and statistical analysis
Ability to perform first-principles analysis to ensure a successful design (physics, stress-strain, thermal, tolerance, cost and mass optimization, etc.)
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
Basic understanding of electrical and thermal design fundamentals. Familiarity with PCBAs and electronics packaging
Experience taking designs from initial concept through to mass production
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Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.