Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer, Semi Drive Axle

Company: Tesla, Inc.
Location: Palo Alto
Posted on: September 16, 2023

Job Description:

Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer, Semi Drive Axle, Drive Systems What to Expect We are a small, fast team of capable engineers. We specialize in architecture layouts and detail design of mass efficient castings and forgings like gearboxes and motor housings. We also work in plastics, sheet metal and bolted joint designs. Our work often has us reach across borders to our neighboring teams inside the drive unit and the rest of the vehicles where our Drive Units are used. Fast time to market is part of our DNA and we deliver products much faster than industry standard. The Tesla Semi is no exception. - What You'll Do - Bring leadership and contribute a high level to the design and development of semi-truck and heavy-duty transmission designs and architectures - - Workwith vehicleand production line integration teams to ensuresuccessful assembly and service with the greater vehicle. - - Workwith reliability teams to diagnose and address and improve designs based ontest results or issues in the field. - - Developdesignswith a heavy concentration on design for assembly at volume,in conjunction with manufacturing engineering team - - Ownthedetaildesign of individual components of the assembly, from thevery first concept ideas all the way though sourcing collaboration,first parts incoming inspection, PPAP ofvolume produced parts - - Workwith the analysis and test team to define specs, and guide fixture design fortesting - - Engageand drive the project team for an on-timedelivery - What You'll Bring - Heavy duty/Class 8 transmission design with focus on structural castings - - Systemlevel design ownership - - 3DExperienceor Catia V5 experience strongly preferred - - Castingdesign for volume production - - Detail3D and 2D release of Iron andaluminum casting, forgings, and molded parts - - Componentand sub-systemlevelstructural CAE, experience in working inconjunction with CAE specialistsfor more complex analyses - - Excellentattention to detail - - Strongunderstandingof GD&T(Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) - - Greattime management and self-motivation - 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 - $300,000/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.
  
  Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.Privacy is a top priority for Tesla. We build it into our products and view it as an essential part of our business. To understand more about the data we collect and process as part of your application, please view our Tesla Talent Privacy Notice

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