Job Description

Tesla is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer, CAE for their Drive Systems team, focusing on the design and optimization of EV powertrains. This hybrid role involves analyzing and optimizing innovative vehicle designs using finite element analysis and collaboration with design engineers.

Requirements

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

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

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.