Mechanical Design Engineer- Vehicle Integration
Tesla
Fremont, California
mechanical
design
engineer
integration
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packaging
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manufacturing
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production
July 3, 2023
Tesla
Fremont, California
The Product Design Integration team at Tesla is involved from the earliest stages to establish the product architecture and layout with consideration for all product level attributes (styling, cost, mass, manufacturability, performance, service, NVH, reliability, etc.)
The team works with design engineering, styling and manufacturing teams to develop compatible designs while ensuring product level attributes are optimized.
As the design matures, the team builds physical representations of the product in order to validate key decisions and further refine the design the prior to tooling and manufacture.
Responsibilities
Mechanical design and packaging of components to meet product and system level requirements while optimizing for product attributes.
Lead product integration reviews, mediation in trade-off situations in order to ensure design solutions are aligned with product attribute targets.
Lead packaging master section development supporting Class A surface development and product integration feasibility.
Support and execution of virtual builds, development buck, physical prototypes and pre-series production.
Top-level product CAD and BOM management, use best practices for ensuring CAD completeness and compatibility, support release process.
Requirements
BS or higher in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
4+ years of experience in automotive packaging, must have experience in full product lifecycle from concept through production.
Extensive understanding of design principles that support functional vehicle systems design.
Knowledgeable in part manufacturing processes from circuit boards to large castings.
Outstanding design, packaging and 3D modeling skills. CATIA is an advantage.
Proven problem solving and strong communication skills.
Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.
Passion for electric vehicles and energy efficiency.
Experience with product lifecycle management tools is an advantage.
Evidence of exceptional ability.
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