Tesla · 2 weeks ago
Sr. CAE Engineer, Drive Systems
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$106K/yr - $207K/yr
5+ years expTesla is a leading company in electric vehicle technology, and they are seeking a Sr. CAE Engineer for their Drive Systems team. The role involves developing finite element models, performing various analyses to evaluate structures, and collaborating with design engineers to optimize vehicle designs.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Developing highly predictive finite element models in collaboration with a small team of design engineers
Performing modal, linear/non-linear, durability/fatigue, random vibration and shock analysis to evaluate structures and recommend design solutions that balance the needs of engineering, suppliers, and program management
Using first principle thinking and structural optimization to meet/exceed performance metrics, while minimizing weight and cost
Working with reliability and test to develop load cases and cycle counts to be used for CAE and component level test in order to satisfy program and industry requirements
Working with both internal and external testing groups for model verification and validation
Qualification
Required
5+ years of relevant industry experience
Strong working knowledge of finite element analysis techniques, solid mechanics, structural dynamics and numerical methods
Expert level component/system design analysis including modal, linear/non-linear static, durability/fatigue, random vibration and shock analysis
Experience with Nastran, Optistruct, LS-Dyna or similar FEM codes
Experience with Matlab or Python
Familiarity within 3D CAD software, preferably CATIA V5/6
Able to work under pressure while managing competing demands and tight deadlines
A passion for a sustainable energy future and high performance, high efficiency vehicles
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
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$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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