What to Expect

As an Engineer in the Seating Engineering Department, you will be responsible for Design Engineering from concept to End of Life, as well as problem solving of existing products. 

Today’s seating commodities include structures, mechanisms, actuators, cushions, wire harnesses, controllers, sensors, software, trims and so on. However, future seating solutions are not limited to these. Progression is targeted. A seat can be defined as a product which enables comfortable support for vehicular occupants. In some sense, a seat can be viewed as a moving robotic structural art piece. 

As an integrated part of Tesla’s Vehicle Engineering team; you will conceptualize, design, engineer and manage Seating System parts and products. You shall be part and product responsible. 

Primarily contributing to the team with your expertise on Structural components (stampings, welding, bolted joints, castings, engineering composites, etc.).

Team members typically play dual roles as experts and polymaths. Each team member typically uses their particular expertise as a superpower to complement the team. You shall be part of the Seating Engineering Team which resides within Tesla’s Vehicle Engineering Group.

What You’ll Do
Problem understanding and definition
Concept generation and evaluation
Product strategy and architecture planning
Negotiation, balancing and management of product attributes    including safety, functionality, comfort, aesthetics, cost, mass, schedule, sustainability
Validation and optimization through including prototype making, physical testing, CAE simulations, design reviews
3D model and 2D drawing creation
Bill of Materials creation
Detail design including datum & fixation strategy, GD&T, DFM
Technical documentation creation for official use and communication
Schedule and milestone management
What You’ll Bring
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
Evidence of exceptional ability
Design engineering experience with demonstrated interest in multidisciplinary engineering
Hands on experience where you have built something
Hand-sketching [one of the many engineering languages]
Automotive engineering with seating experience is preferred but not mandatory
Organized

Fremont, California

Full time