| Location | Fremont, CA |
As a Closures Systems Design Engineer you will be responsible for conceiving architecting designing and engineering the dynamic exterior systems of Tesla vehicles. You will work alongside pioneering designers and engineers through all stages of the product design cycle from initial sketch and clay modeling through architecture and design and finally to validation and product launch. Serve as a member of the vehicle engineering team to support automotive body and closure system development for the Tesla vehicle product line
Conceptualize design engineer and launch closures systems components for CIW mechanisms electro-mechanisms sealing and glazing product lines
Achieve innovation-driven closure system targets for appearance function quality cost and weight
Establish system level architecture and functionality based on market research design feasibility and prototyping
Participate in the iterative process with the Tesla design and styling studio to deliver the optimal balance of form function and quality
Support manufacturing processes and material selections to achieve world class execution of automotive exterior craftsmanship and fit and finish
Optimize designs with the appropriate analytical and physical assessments
Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
Passion for cutting edge product design and innovation
Minimum of two years industry experience working in consumer product design or related field
Proficiency in 3D modeling utilizing CATIA V5V6 or similar CAD software
Knowledge of design for manufacturing principles of various commodities
Strong understanding of engineering principles mechanics of materials and the ability to think out of the box
Experience working with cutting edge manufacturing technologies preferred
Expertise with Design for Six Sigma DFSS during design validation andor launch of products preferred
Benefits
Along with competitive pay as a full-time Tesla employee you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire
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
401k 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
Expected Compensation
91600 - 164400annual salary cash and stock awards benefits
Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors including market location job-related knowledge skills and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.