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Design Engineer, Seat Belt Systems

Tesla

Location

Fremont, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

7/29/2026

Compensation

$91,600 - $164,400 per year

Undergraduate with 2+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202692.9% approval+1% YoY
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Job description

The Seat Belt Systems Engineer will join Tesla's Vehicle Safety Engineering Team, focusing on the design, testing, and delivery of high-performance seat belt systems for various vehicle programs. This role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure occupant protection, comfort, and compliance with safety standards. The engineer will manage supplier relationships and support testing and validation processes. The position demands strong engineering fundamentals and effective communication skills.

Requirements

  • Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
  • Relevant mechanical design engineering project experience at a university or professional level
  • Ability to navigate obstacles and manage technical challenges under tight timelines
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills to discuss technical issues with peers and suppliers
  • Strong engineering fundamentals in problem-solving and hands-on skills
  • Knowledge of manufacturing methods and component/assembly tolerancing
  • Intermediate to advanced 2D drawing and 3D modeling CAD skills, preferably in CATIA

Responsibilities

  • Design and release all seat belt systems in the vehicle, ensuring proper product packaging and validation
  • Serve as the primary technical interface with design studio, body, interior, and seat engineering teams
  • Manage and direct Tier 1 suppliers for engineering development and program timing
  • Support testing and production validation to meet occupant injury and product performance criteria
  • Provide expertise on seat belt design for restraint system integration
  • Support crash tests from early development to homologation
  • Address supplier and field quality issues to maintain high-quality products for customers

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.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Tesla Inc

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

644

FY2026

Approval rate

92.9%

FY2026

LCA certified

1,444

FY2026

Entry-level share

2.1%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

+1%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-60%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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