Mechanical Design Engineer, Motors, Semi

Tesla is in need of Mechanical Engineers to design propulsion motors from concept to volume production, including heavy trucking. Come join the team working on the most important motors in the world. Own making the designs into reality and drive their continuous improvement.


Responsibilities

• 3D CAD and 2D drawings for stators, rotors, speed sensing and interconnect assemblies
• Driving choices and development in: winding technology, magnet technology, steel stamping and lamination joining, electrical insulation systems, interconnections, thermal sensing. Select the optimum candidates for a given project, not just the newest technology
• Identifying and qualifying suppliers of raw materials, components, and assemblies
• Design validation and durability testing profile development and data analysis
• Carry designs through to high-volume production: DFM, cost reductions, and second sourcing
• Mentoring Junior Engineers and Interns

Requirements

• Evidence of exceptional ability
• Taken motor designs from clean sheet to volume production
• Experience with multiple coil winding and termination technologies
• Experience with multiple magnet technologies
• Worked with an international supply chain
• Automotive design and validation experience
• Expected skills: GD&T, 3D CAD, 2D Drawings, DFMEA, PFMEA, structural and thermal FEA
• Bonus skills: Catia, NVH analysis, electromagnetics design, specification writing, plastic injection molding, bolted joint design

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, depending on level + 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.