What to Expect
Tesla Motors is seeking a talented Mechanical Engineer to join the Vehicle Engineering Team, focusing on the design of the Supermanifold Assembly, a critical component of the Tesla heat pump system. This role involves creating innovative heating and cooling components and systems that prioritize efficiency, performance, reliability, and safety. Collaboration with quality, service, manufacturing, validation, and purchasing teams, as well as external suppliers, will be essential to deliver outstanding vehicles that redefine the automotive industry.
What You'll Do
- Design and package thermal system components to meet system and vehicle requirements while optimizing for efficiency, cost, weight, manufacturability, and serviceability
- Manage suppliers and projects to ensure timely program deliverables within budget
- Develop component and system-level requirements based on vehicle-level requirements and customer experience
- Lead the creation of component specifications, DFMEA, and other technical design documents
- Develop and execute component and subsystem design verification plans and test methods to validate adherence to requirements
- Ensure vehicles conform to all motor vehicle safety standards governing thermal system operation
- Support vehicle programs through the entire lifecycle, including spec development, prototype builds, vehicle testing, and production
What You'll Bring
Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experienceMinimum 1 year of full-time or internship experience with a strong track record in design and buildingDemonstrated ability to solve complex design problems under tight timing constraintsStrong design, packaging, and 3D modeling skills with proficiency in CATIA preferredPassion for electric vehicles and energy efficiencyAdaptability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic work environmentKnowledge of mechanics, structure design, thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid dynamicsCompensation and Benefits Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire :
Aetna PPO and HSA plans >2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction
Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefitsDental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contributionCompany Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSAHealthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefitsCompany paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramSick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid HolidaysBack-up childcare and parenting support resourcesVoluntary benefits to include : critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insuranceWeight Loss and Tobacco Cessation ProgramsTesla Babies programCommuter benefitsEmployee discounts and perks programExpected Compensation $92,720 - $206,520 / annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits
Pay 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.