Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer, Drive Systems

Tesla5 months ago
Austin, TX, United States
On-site
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)

Job Description

Position Overview

Tesla’s Drive Systems Engineering team is seeking top-notch mechanical engineers to design and develop drive unit components and sub-systems for the world’s most advanced electric vehicles in Austin, Texas. You will leverage your engineering expertise to own and launch the design of disruptive technology in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. This role is ideal for candidates who are driven, self-motivated, proactive, and passionate about engineering, with multiple seniority levels available up to Sr. and Staff.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and develop drive unit components and sub-systems for advanced electric vehicles.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to launch disruptive, innovative designs.
  • Solve problems using a data-driven, first principles approach.
  • Maintain a bias for action and ownership mentality.
  • Contribute to the full lifecycle of product design and development.

Required Qualifications

  • Experience designing and developing complex parts and assemblies.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills demonstrated in high-stakes environments.
  • Proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative setting.
  • Passion for innovation and breakthrough electric vehicle technology.

Required Skills

Drive Systems Development
First Principles Approach
Mechanical Design
Finite Element Analysis
Design for Manufacturability
Data-Driven Problem Solving
Cross-Functional Collaboration
3D CAD Modeling