Mechanical Design Engineer, Geartrain Design and Analysis, Drive Systems

What to Expect

As a Geartrain Design and Analysis Engineer, you will develop models and design/analysis workflows for geartrain components and systems to improve their durability, efficiency, noise performance, cost, and power density.  This role requires a passionate, collaborative, detail-oriented, and tenacious engineer who applies geartrain expertise and first-principles physics to solve difficult technical problems.  You will model, analyze, develop, test, and set requirements for high-performance drive units in Tesla’s powertrains.

What You’ll Do

• Design and analyze geartrain components, including rotating shafts, gears, differentials, torque-splitting devices, and clutches 
• Develop component- and system-level models to predict geartrain durability, efficiency, noise, mass, and cost, and use those results to inform design trade-offs and decisions 
• Create, develop, and execute component- and system-level tests to validate geartrain designs and calibrate models 
• Use geartrain models and analysis to troubleshoot durability, efficiency, or noise issues identified in drive unit validation testing 
• Incorporate fleet data into models to assess drive unit performance and identify opportunities for design improvements 
• Implement parametric models in Tesla’s proprietary powertrain cloud simulation tool to inform powertrain architecture decisions for new programs 
• Build and apply AI-enabled workflows to improve model development, automation, and analysis throughput 
• 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 

What You’ll Bring

• First-principles physics understanding of engineering disciplines associated with geartrain durability, efficiency, noise, and vibration 
• Working knowledge of geartrain design and analysis tools like LDP, KISSsoft, Romax, Transmission3D, or equivalent (experience preferred) 
• Experience with Matlab, Python, or equivalent programming language 
• Familiarity with CAE analysis software packages like Ansys, Abaqus, or Hyperwork 
• Experience in 3D modeling within a product development environment; CATIA preferred 
• Experience in rotating machinery design, analysis, testing, or failure analysis 
• Knowledge of gears, bearings, differentials, actuators, clutches, axle disconnect systems, or multi-speed transmissions (design/analysis experience preferred) 
• Experience using AI-assisted workflows to accelerate modeling, automation, and analysis (preferred) 

Compensation and Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

• Medical plans > 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 Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible 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 (90 day waiting period)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly 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

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.