November 19, 2024

Mechanical Engineer, Fasteners and Joint Analysis, Tesla Semi

Mid • On-site

$80,000 - $204,000/yr

Fremont, CA

What to Expect

The successful candidate will have extensive theoretical and hands-on experience in all facets of various mechanical joining technologies and related equipment, as well as experience managing new product introductions, joint design and optimization.

What You’ll Do
  • Work with responsible design groups for designing joints, and torque/load calculations 
  • Responsible for creating, designing, validating and analyzing, each joint on the Tesla products and responsible for Rotary Tool, Residual, Repair Torque value creations for each criticality level joint 
  • Lead and assist production in all quality and process related torque/clamp load topics and issues
  • Project management: implementing correct torque value for both in house and Tier assembled joints
  • Work with Joining/Fastener Laboratory to prioritize, execute and report each joint test
  • Manage joint verification process, implementation, and improve Joint Calculator by creating more precise data, new features, improving UI 
  • Ensuring of implementation of correct torque value for both in house and Tier assembled joints 
What You’ll Bring
  • BS/MS Degree in Mechanical, Materials Engineering or equivalent
  • Exceptional understanding of the interactions between the torque, clamp load, friction
  • 5+ years of experience in fastener engineering or related field
  • Experience developing torque values based on design requirements
  • 5+ years of experience of 2D and 3D design (Catia V5 Preferred) 
  • Experience on fastener/joint tests, (e.g. destructive and non-destructive tests clamp load, torque, joint slip test)
  • Experience with GD&T and quality control 
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.