Analysis Engineer

Job Description

The CAE Engineer role at Tesla involves guiding the design of sensors and structural components for humanoid bi-pedal robots, optimizing designs, challenging traditional CAE methods, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to shape innovative engineering decisions.

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Strong foundation in Engineering Mechanics, Computational Mechanics, Material Science, and Finite Element Theory and applications
• Proficiency in CAE Tools such as BETA CAE, LS-DYNA, Abaqus, ADAMS, COMSOL, OPTISTRUCT, Design Life, FE Safe
• Strong programming and data analysis skills in MATLAB, Python, or equivalent
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Develop and analyze comprehensive Finite Element (FE) models for humanoid bi-pedal robots
• Conduct static, dynamic, structural, and MBD simulations to evaluate performance
• Build and refine simulation workflows to assess performance across diverse operating scenarios
• Provide design guidance to engineering teams
• Collaborate with Test Engineering to design and validate experiments
• Establish and maintain modeling standards and best practices
• Plan and execute large-scale DOEs for key design decisions

Benefits

• Employees at Tesla are often offered day-one coverage with multiple medical options (some at $0 paycheck cost), dental/vision, company HSA contributions, a 401(k) match, and equity programs. Most roles also include paid time off and holidays, family-building support, employee assistance, commuter and childcare benefits, and access to discounts and wellness programs.