Mechanical Design Engineer - Seating

Mechanical Design Engineer - Seating

Tesla

Berlin, Germany

What to Expect

As an Engineer in the Seat Engineering Department, you will be responsible for design engineering from concept to end-of-life, as well as problem-solving for existing products within the seating domain.

In this role, you will engage in diverse engineering disciplines, including materials (e.g., steel, polymer composites, fabrics), manufacturing equipment, PCB design, firmware/software, production processes, mechanical design, supply chain coordination, and quality improvement. Team members act as both specialists and polymaths, leveraging their unique expertise to complement the team while embracing a “get the job done” ethos.

What You’ll Do

• Manage all phases of the product lifecycle: concept generation, selection, vehicle packaging and layout, detailed design, validation, manufacturing feasibility, production processes, and sustainability
• Balance and negotiate product attributes, including safety, functionality, comfort, craftsmanship, cost, mass, schedule, and sustainability
• Create 3D CAD models (e.g., using CATIA) and 2D drawings, including datum and fixation strategies, GD&T, and Bills of Materials (BOM) ownership
• Interpret CAE simulation results and integrate findings into product designs, utilizing tools like DRBFM/DFMEA to ensure robust products meet requirements
• Collaborate with Tesla’s Vehicle Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, and Procurement teams to ensure system integration and compatibility, while communicating cross-functionally with Commercial, Quality, and Supplier interfaces
• Produce technical documentation for official use and communication

What You’ll Bring

• Education in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or equivalent with several years of engineering experience, including a full-cycle design project
• Strong fundamentals in mechanical engineering: statics, kinematics, dynamics, materials, mechanisms, and GD&T
• Expertise in soft goods: designing with textiles, artificial leather, elastomers, fibers, cellular structures, and flexures
• Proficiency with composite structures: designing, manufacturing, and testing fiber-resin composites
• Skilled in technical communication: 3D modeling, 2D drawing, hand sketching, hands-on prototyping, data collection, and presentation
• Evidence of exceptional ability, strong organizational skills, self-motivation, and the ability to manage progress through tight timelines while addressing technical challenges using first-principles thinking

Nice to have:

• Experience in mechatronics: circuit design, PCB design, I/O, controls, embedded programming, and Arduino
• Knowledge of biomechanics: human musculoskeletal anatomy, circulation, ergonomics, and pathology