Tesla · 4 months ago
Glazing Mechanical Design Engineer, Closures Engineering
Fremont, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$92K/yr - $199K/yr
2+ years expTesla, Inc. is seeking a Glazing Mechanical Design Engineer within the Closures Engineering team to design and engineer exterior glass systems for Tesla vehicles. The role involves collaborating with designers and engineers throughout the product design cycle, ensuring the integration of form, function, and quality in automotive glazing and closure systems.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Serve as a key member of the Vehicle Engineering team to drive automotive glazing and closure system development for Tesla’s vehicle product line
Conceptualize, design, engineer, and launch components for glazing, seals, and trim products
Collaborate with Autopilot, Thermal, Antenna, Mechanisms, Interiors, and Sealing teams to integrate and package components within each closure
Achieve innovation-driven closure system targets for appearance, function, quality, cost, and weight
Establish system-level architecture and functionality through market research, design feasibility, and prototyping
Participate in iterative processes with Tesla Design and Styling Studio to balance form, function, and quality
Optimize glazing designs, including heater grids, coatings, and interlayers, to enhance system performance and minimize optical defects
Qualification
Required
Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience showcasing excellence
Passion for cutting-edge product design and innovation
Minimum of two years of industry experience in consumer product design or a related field
Proficiency in 3D modeling using CATIA V5/V6 or similar software
Knowledge of design for manufacturing principles across various commodities
Strong understanding of engineering principles and mechanics of materials with creative problem-solving skills
Preferred
Experience with advanced manufacturing technologies, particularly related to glazing or ceramics
Benefits
Medical plans > 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 Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
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 (90 day waiting period)
Employee Assistance Program
Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly 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
Company
Tesla
Tesla is an electric vehicle and clean energy company that provides electric cars, solar, and renewable energy solutions.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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$20.12BKey Investors
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2024-10-05Post Ipo Debt· $783M
2023-09-13Grant· $159.6M
2023-08-15Grant· $0.23M
Leadership Team
Vaibhav Taneja
Chief Financial Officer
Tom Zhu
SVP of Automotive
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