Mechanical Design Engineer, Chassis, Semi

Tesla is accelerating the world's transition to sustainable energy.
$104,000 - $204,000
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Description For Mechanical Design Engineer, Chassis, Semi

Tesla is accelerating the world's transition to sustainable energy. The Chassis Design Engineering team plays a critical part in that mission, helping to deliver a safe, efficient, comfortable, and enjoyable driving experience, while also focusing on the sustainability and value of Tesla's products.

As a Mechanical Design Engineer on the Chassis team, you'll work alongside experts with many years of experience, high aptitude recent graduates, and people from every stage in between. Collaboration, learning, and growth are core to the team's success. You'll be responsible for bringing parts and systems from concept to production and beyond, working on tires, wheels, hubs, halfshafts, steering, suspension, subframes, brakes, pedals/controls, and air suspension and damping systems for all of Tesla's passenger car, autonomous, and heavy vehicle programs.

Your role will involve system approach to mechanical design and electromechanical integration of air suspension, pneumatics, air processing, suspension and air brake systems for heavy vehicles. You'll be involved in design, analysis, sourcing, prototyping, testing, vehicle assembly validation, quality control, and engineering documentation. The ideal candidate should be able to apply mechanical engineering fundamentals creatively, learn quickly, manage projects independently, and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical colleagues.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Developing system architecture for pneumatic systems, air generation and processing, and air brake systems
  • Tuning pneumatic system response to meet internal design targets and relevant regulations
  • Establishing and analyzing self-diagnostic fault detection methods
  • Optimizing designs in 3D CAD software and suspension design/kinematics
  • Validating manufacturing, assembly, and service feasibility
  • Completing and releasing component designs and documentation
  • Resolving issues with cross-functional teams
  • Participating in the sourcing process and managing supplier relationships

This role offers an opportunity to work at the forefront of chassis technology and development, particularly in advancing by-wire actuation and active/adaptive suspension systems. Join Tesla and be part of a team that's pushing the boundaries of automotive engineering and sustainable transportation.

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Responsibilities For Mechanical Design Engineer, Chassis, Semi

  • Develop system architecture for pneumatic systems, air generation and processing, and air brake systems
  • Tune pneumatic system response to meet internal design targets and relevant regulations
  • Establish, analyze, and tune self-diagnostic fault detection methods
  • Develop and optimize designs in 3D CAD software
  • Optimize suspension design and kinematics
  • Validate manufacturing, assembly, and service feasibility
  • Complete and release component designs and documentation
  • Validate components per defined engineering requirements
  • Resolve issues with cross-functional teams
  • Participate in the sourcing process and manage supplier relationships

Requirements For Mechanical Design Engineer, Chassis, Semi

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
  • Proficiency in a 3D CAD software (CATIA is a plus)
  • Basic knowledge of GD&T (proficiency is a plus)
  • Experience with component design, analysis, and validation
  • Great technical and interpersonal communication
  • Evidence of being a self-starter and bringing projects to completion

Benefits For Mechanical Design Engineer, Chassis, Semi

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Equity
Parental Leave
Commuter Benefits
  • Medical Insurance (Aetna PPO and HSA plans)
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401k with employer match
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plans
  • Life Insurance
  • AD&D Insurance
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Sick and Vacation time
  • Paid Holidays
  • Back-up childcare
  • Parenting support resources
  • Critical illness insurance
  • Hospital indemnity insurance
  • Accident insurance
  • Theft & legal services
  • Pet insurance
  • Weight Loss Program
  • Tobacco Cessation Program
  • Tesla Babies program
  • Commuter benefits
  • Employee discounts and perks program

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