November 19, 2024

Mechanical Design Engineer, Electronic Control Unit

Mid • On-site

$80,000 - $204,000/yr

Palo Alto, CA

What to Expect

The Tesla Autopilot & Electronics PD team is looking for motivated individuals to join us in shaping the future of Autonomy with the Tesla Semi.

 As Mechanical Design Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of innovation, working on the development of Electronic Control Units (ECU) - vital components that drive the Tesla Semi’s advancements in Autonomy. You'll have the opportunity to take full ownership of your projects, guiding them from initial concept and architecture all the way to vehicle launch.

What You’ll Do


  • Design & Development: Use CAD software to design parts, assemblies, and mechanisms, ensuring that they are optimized for manufacturability and assembly
  • Prototyping & Testing: Build and test prototypes to validate designs, conduct simulations, and analyze results to continuously refine and improve your work
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to present and discuss design concepts, ensuring alignment and addressing any potential challenges
  • Problem Solving: Apply creative problem-solving skills during the design and development phases, including conducting root cause analysis and addressing any issues that arise
  • Documentation: Prepare accurate and detailed design documentation, including drawings, specifications, and bills of materials (BOMs), to support manufacturing and assembly processes
  • Project Management: Manage multiple design projects simultaneously, coordinating with other teams to ensure deadlines are met and projects remain on track
  • Continuous Improvement: Stay informed about the latest industry trends, materials, and technologies, and incorporate best practices into your design work
What You’ll Bring
  • Bachelor or Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering and 1-3 years of industry equivalent experience
  • Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) including emails, preparing slide presentations, and presenting technical concepts to multi-disciplinary teams
  • Works well in collaborative team atmospheres
  • Proficiency in 3D CAD (CATIA preferred)
  • Wide knowledge of basic engineering materials and manufacturing processes
  • Experience in prototyping quick-turn, high fidelity mechanisms and concepts to enable architecture down-selects and data collection
  • Working knowledge of FEA principles and how to leverage input for system convergence
  • GD&T knowledge, tolerance analyses (high-volume), experience releasing 2D drawings and FAI/CPK dimensional reports
  • Creative problem solving, with experience in failure analysis, root cause investigation, and DOE creation
Compensation 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 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

    Expected Compensation

    $80,000 - $204,000/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.