Mechanical Engineer, Geartrain Design & Analysis, Drive Systems

$104,000 - $204,000/Yr

Tesla - Palo Alto, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Palo Alto, CA

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

As a Geartrain Design and Analysis Engineer at Tesla, you will be responsible for designing and analyzing geartrain components and systems to improve their durability, efficiency, noise performance, cost-effectiveness, and power density. This role requires a strong understanding of geartrain physics and the ability to apply this knowledge to solve complex technical challenges in high-performance drive units for Tesla's powertrains.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze geartrain components such as rotating shafts, gears, differentials, torque-splitting devices, and clutches.
• Develop component and system level models to predict geartrain durability, efficiency, noise, mass, and cost.
• Conduct analysis to inform design trade-offs and inform geartrain design decisions.
• Create, develop, and execute component or system level tests to validate geartrain design and calibrate geartrain models.
• Leverage geartrain models and analyses to troubleshoot unexpected durability, efficiency or noise issues identified in drive unit validation tests.
• Incorporate fleet data into models to evaluate drive units' fleet performance attributes for further design improvements.
• Implement models parametrically in Tesla's proprietary powertrain cloud simulation tool to inform powertrain architecture decisions for future programs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across vehicle modeling, design, manufacturing, and supply chain to deliver and launch optimized drive system designs using data-driven analysis.

Requirements

• First-principles physics understanding of engineering disciplines associated with geartrain durability, efficiency, noise, and vibration.
• Experience with geartrain design and analysis tools like LDP, KissSoft, Romax, Transmission 3D or equivalent.
• Experience with Matlab, Python, or equivalent programming language.
• Familiar with CAE analysis software package like Ansys, Abaqus or Hyperwork.
• Experience in 3D modeling within a product development environment, CATIA preferred.
• Experience in rotating machinery design, analysis, tests, and failure analysis.
• Knowledge of gears, bearings, differentials, actuators, clutches, axle disconnect systems or multi-speed transmissions.
• Understanding of ANSI Y14.5 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing and its application to part drawings and function.

Benefits

• Aetna PPO and HSA plans with $0 payroll deduction options
• Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Dental and vision plans with $0 paycheck contribution options
• Company Paid HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• LGBTQ+ care concierge services
• 401(k) with employer match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plans
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays
• Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
• Voluntary benefits including 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