Sr Mechanical Design Engineer - Geartrain

Geartrain Design Engineers in Tesla's Drive Systems Engineering Team are responsible for design, release and launch of the geartrain components for Tesla vehicle product lines. You will be part of the team that creates and executes world-class drive units in terms of performance, cost, and manufacturability. Components of particular importance include gears, bearings, shafts, clutches, couplers, actuators, differentials and integration of these components.

• Develop concepts for geartrain related components to minimize part count, cost, and complexity in the drive unit


• Geartrain system design utilizing parametric modeling to evaluate performance trade-offs


• Geartrain component design of rotating shafts, torque split devices, couplings, and clutches


• Design, coordinate, and execute system level and component level tests for performance, durability, reliability, and variability


• CAE analysis (static, modal, fatigue, topology optimization)


• Matlab/Simulink/Simscape modeling


• 2D and 3D modeling utilizing CAD software


• Supplier coordination for high volume contract manufacturing


• Work with world class experts in firmware, design, and test engineering to develop and bring innovative technologies to mass production


• Mentor entry-level engineers and interns in the team


• Experience in rotating machinery design


• Understanding of bearings, gears and gearbox lubrication


• Experience with differentials, actuators, clutches, axle disconnect systems or multi-speed transmissions


• Deep understanding of ANSI Y14.5 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing application to part drawings and function


• Expert in 3D modeling within a product development environment. CATIA preferred


• Experience in CAE analysis software package like Ansys, Abaqus, Hyperworks


• Experience of launching automotive designs from concept through release and production or the equivalent in experience and evidence of exceptional ability.

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