As a Glazing Design Engineer, you will be responsible for conceiving, architecting, designing, and engineering the exterior glass systems of Tesla vehicles. You will work alongside pioneering Designers and Engineers through all stages of the product design cycle: from initial sketch and clay modeling, through architecture and design, and finally to validation and product launch. You will be part of the team that creates and executes some of the most notable hallmarks of Tesla design.
- Serve as a member of the Vehicle Engineering Team to support automotive glazing and closure system development for the Tesla vehicle product line
- Conceptualize, design, engineer, and launch components for Glazing, Seals, and Trim products
- Work side-by-side with Autopilot, Interiors, Thermal, Antenna, Mechanisms, and Sealing Engineers to integrate and package components within each closure
- Achieve innovation-driven closure system targets for appearance, function, quality, cost, and weight
- Establish system level architecture and functionality based on market research, design feasibility and prototyping
- Participate in the iterative process with the Tesla design and styling studio to deliver the optimal balance of form, function, and quality
- Optimize Glazing designs, including heater grids, coatings, and interlayers, to maximize system performance and minimize optical defects.
- Support manufacturing processes and glass stack selections to achieve high level vehicle design targets.
- Optimize designs with the appropriate analytical and physical assessments.
- Interpret/develop Tolerance Analysis, CAE, DFM, DFMEA, PFMEA simulations/results and integrate feedback into product designs.
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
- Passion for cutting edge product design and innovation
- Minimum of two years industry experience working in consumer product design or related field
- Proficiency in 3D modeling utilizing CATIA V5/V6 or similar
- Knowledge of design for manufacturing principles of various commodities
- Strong understanding of engineering principles, mechanics of materials and the ability to think out of the box
- Experience working with cutting edge manufacturing technologies, especially related to glazing or ceramics, preferred
- Knowledge of the development of specifications, DFMEAs, DVP&R’s and other technical documents preferred
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
$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.
