Mechanical Design Engineer, Prototype, New Programs Engineering Jobs in Fremont, CA at Tesla
Title: Mechanical Design Engineer, Prototype, New Programs Engineering
Company: Tesla
Location: Fremont, CA
What To Expect
The New Programs Engineering team works at the front-end of vehicle design and development. This multidisciplinary team works to architect and prototype Tesla’s future generations of vehicles. The role involves tight collaboration with other groups across Design, Vehicle Engineering, and Autopilot to create prototypes that accelerate Tesla’s product development cycle.
What You'll Do
Full lifecycle ownership over entire systems to create low volume prototype vehicles
Collaborate effectively with other engineering teams, designers, fabricators, machinists, and technicians
Self-define constraints to solve complex challenges given ambiguous initial requirements
Perform concept development, mechanical design and analysis in 3DX, project management, documentation, and hands-on assembly
Quickly learn complex new-to-you systems and drive novel prototype implementations for design and engineering validation.
What You'll Bring
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
2+ years of experience in a product development environment
Broad knowledge of prototyping methods for automotive systems
Experience designing and assembling complex electromechanical systems
Multiphysics simulation experience
Experience with surface design, parametric optimization, and other advanced CAD functionality
Detail-oriented personality with documentation experience
Benefits
Compensation and 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
Expected Compensation
$91,600 – $195,600/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.
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