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Tesla Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer Geartrain Drive Systems Semi United States, California, Palo Alto 895217182
06.04.2025
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What You’ll Do What You’ll Bring
- 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
- 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
- Work with world class experts in Firmware, Design, and Test Engineering to develop and bring innovative technologies to mass production
- CAE analysis for geartrain components and sub-systems (static, modal, fatigue, topology optimization)
- 2D and 3D modeling utilizing CAD software
- Mentor entry-level Engineers and Interns in the team
- 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
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