Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer, Geartrain, Drive Systems, Semi
Tesla - Palo Alto, CA
posted 3 months ago
About the position
Geartrain Design Engineers in Tesla's Drive Systems Engineering Team are responsible for the design, release, and launch of the geartrain components for Tesla vehicle product lines. This role is crucial in creating and executing world-class drive units that excel in performance, cost, and manufacturability, particularly for the Tesla Semi Truck. The position involves working on components of significant importance, including gears, bearings, shafts, clutches, couplers, actuators, differentials, and the integration of these components into the overall system. In this role, you will develop innovative concepts for geartrain-related components aimed at minimizing part count, cost, and complexity within the drive unit. You will be involved in the design and analysis of various geartrain components, including rotating shafts, gears, differentials, torque split devices, couplings, and clutches. Additionally, you will design, coordinate, and execute both system-level and component-level tests to assess performance, durability, reliability, and variability of the components. Risk assessment, root cause analysis, and problem resolution for failures of geartrain components during validation tests will also be part of your responsibilities. You will provide technical guidance to cross-functional teams, including manufacturing, production, quality, supply chain, and service, throughout the entire development and lifecycle of drive unit products. Collaboration with suppliers to drive process improvements and product excellence for high-volume contract manufacturing will be essential. You will work alongside world-class experts in Firmware, Design, and Test Engineering to develop and bring innovative technologies to mass production. Your role will also include performing CAE analysis for geartrain components and subsystems, utilizing CAD software for 2D and 3D modeling, and mentoring entry-level engineers and interns within the team.
Responsibilities
- Develop concepts for geartrain related components to minimize part count, cost, and complexity in the drive unit
- Design and analysis of geartrain components including rotating shafts, gears, differentials, torque split devices, couplings, and clutches
- Design, coordinate, and execute system level and component level tests for performance, durability, reliability, and variability
- Conduct risk assessment, root cause analysis and problem resolution for failures of geartrain components in validation tests
- Provide technical guidance to cross functional teams (manufacturing, production, quality, supply chain and service) through entire development and life cycle of drive unit products
- Work with Suppliers to drive process improvements and product excellence for high volume contract manufacturing
- Collaborate with experts in Firmware, Design, and Test Engineering to develop and bring innovative technologies to mass production
- Perform CAE analysis for geartrain components and sub-systems (static, modal, fatigue, topology optimization)
- Utilize CAD software for 2D and 3D modeling
- Mentor entry-level Engineers and Interns in the team
Requirements
- Experience in rotating machinery design, analysis, tests and failure analysis
- Understanding of bearings, gears and gearbox lubrication
- Experience with differentials, actuators, clutches, axle disconnect systems or multi-speed transmissions
- Deep understanding of ANSI Y14.5 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing application to part drawings and function
- Expert in 3D modeling within a product development environment, CATIA preferred
- Experience in CAE analysis software package like Ansys, Abaqus, Hyperworks and Romax
- Experience of launching automotive designs from concept through release and production or the equivalent in experience and evidence of exceptional ability
Benefits
- Aetna PPO and HSA plans with 2 medical plan options and $0 payroll deduction
- Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
- Dental (including orthodontic coverage) 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
