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Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer – Structures – Drive Systems – Semi

Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer – Structures – Drive Systems – Semi

CompanyTesla
LocationPalo Alto, CA, USA
Salary$Not Provided – $Not Provided
TypeFull-Time
Degrees
Experience LevelSenior

Requirements

  • Heavy duty/Class 8 transmission design with focus on structural castings
  • System level design ownership
  • 3D experience or Catia V5 experience strongly preferred
  • Casting design for volume production
  • Detail 3D and 2D release of Iron and aluminum casting, forgings, and molded parts
  • Component and sub-system level structural CAE, experience in working in conjunction with CAE Specialists for more complex analyses
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Strong understanding of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing)
  • Great time management and self-motivation

Responsibilities

  • Bring leadership and contribute a high level to the design and development of semi-truck and heavy-duty transmission designs and architectures
  • Work with vehicle and production line integration teams to ensure successful assembly and service with the greater vehicle
  • Work with reliability teams to diagnose and address and improve designs based on test results or issues in the field
  • Develop designs with a heavy concentration on design for assembly at volume, in conjunction with Manufacturing Engineering team
  • Own the detail design of individual components of the assembly, from the very first concept ideas all the way through sourcing collaboration, first parts incoming inspection, PPAP of volume produced parts
  • Work with the analysis and test team to define specs, and guide fixture design for testing
  • Engage and drive the project team for an on-time delivery

Preferred Qualifications

  • 3D experience or Catia V5 experience strongly preferred