Mechanical Design Engineer, New Programs Engineering

Tesla Motors, Inc.
92,720 - 159,600 USD
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, California, Fremont
Oct 16, 2025
What to Expect The New Programs Engineering team works at the front-end ofvehicledesign and development, working in an iterative environment to study, simulate, build, and prove Tesla's future generation of vehicles. This position will interact with many cross-functional teamsfrom the Design, Vehicle Engineering, and Powertrain Engineering teams in creating different prototypes for engineering development. This is a mechanical design engineering position where product design expertiseandafundamental, first principles approach to problem solving are far more important than extensive project engineering or automotive industry specific experience. The successful candidate must have strong interpersonal and communication skills. They must be able to work with ill-defined strategic directionsandambiguitiesin the solution spacewhile balancingtight deadlines with demanding design and engineering requirements. Additionally, they must establishand maintain a professional working relationship with external and internal teams. What You'll Do Mechanical Design Engineering - Support vehicle engineers, engineering technicians and prototype fabricators in defining prototype manufacturing strategies and key design criteria that outputs highly effective and manufacturable parts that solve complex mechanical challenges Concept Development - Brainstorm and collaborate with engineers, designers, and users in creating new solutions for automotive applications. Develop the designs using CAD and FEA and build your designs to prove them out and refine them over time Prototyping - Rapidlydesign and manufacture limited volume prototypes vehicles with tight timelines working with a talented group of mechanical, electrical, harness and firmware engineers. Working with and supporting teams with a diverse set of skills taking designs through fabrication, part assembly, and vehicle assembly process Own vehicle subsystems for concept prototype and mule builds taking design from an idea through integrated 3D design, then build the system into a vehicle and test its functions What You'll Bring Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience A minimum of 2 years of experience in a product development environment Hands-on experience in designing and building electro-mechanical systems Broad knowledge of rapid prototyping methodologies and techniques for metals, polymers and other materials Capability to parametrically use 3D CAD software, an understanding of engineering fundamentals, and capability to run FEA Effectively handle multiple priorities, organize workloads, and meet tight delivery timelines Detail-oriented personality with effective documentation and reporting Excellent communicator, resourceful, and mindful of time management Compensation and Benefits Benefits Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire: Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits 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 to include: 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 Expected Compensation $92,720 - $159,600/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.