Mechanical Design Engineer - Drive Systems, Gigafactory Texas

What To Expect

Tesla is in need of mechanical engineers to tend to daily needs of production and supply chain to maintain a supply of quality parts to drive unit lines. New Vendors and ongoing production shortages require some part redesign and validation activities in a timely or forward looking manner.

What You’ll Do

• Design plastics, sheet metal, and castings for electric vehicle drive systems. Conduct thermal and mechanical modelling and testing of systems and components.
• Utilize understanding of materials and manufacturing processes to collaborate with various suppliers and other internal team members. Use CAD modelling techniques and CATIA v5 to design and develop electric machines and mechanical components for testing and manufacturing.
• Validate components and prototypes in bench and vehicle configurations.
• Design and develop electric machines and mechanical power transmission components.
• Design and develop mechanical parts and systems while working closely with electromagnetic, manufacturing and power electronics engineers.
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineers and various suppliers to transition concepts to production.

What You’ll Bring

• CATIA v5 experience with complex parts and assemblies
• Five (5) years of progressive experience in the job offered or five (5) years of experience in mechanical engineering for automotive applications.
• Dynamometer test requirements and data analysis preferred
• Dimensional drawings with expertise in ANSI Y14.5 GD&T
• CAD modelling with plastics and metals parts
• Manufacturing equipment design and implementation
• Three (3) years of experience in the job offered or three (3) years of experience in mechanical engineering for automotive applications.

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 benefits

Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution

Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA

Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

LGBTQ+ care concierge services

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

Employee Assistance Program

Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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

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