What to Expect

Tesla's vehicle ergonomics team is looking for an intuitive problem solver to own the complete occupant package and ergonomic performance of future production vehicles. Successful candidates will have a record of excellence and a thorough working knowledge of vehicle occupant packaging, vehicle ergonomics, human factors, and engineering design. Key objectives are to achieve high spatial efficiency and excellent ergonomics whilst meeting all relevant legislative requirements.

The ability to fit into small and highly motivated multi-functional teams is essential, as is competent CAD usage. The role offers the rare opportunity to take ownership in the development of genuinely cutting-edge vehicles, so enthusiasm and knowledge of vehicles is advantageous. You must have a passion for engineering the best electric vehicles in the world.

What You'll Do

Develop, validate, organize, and maintain vehicle occupant package, ergonomic criteria, and processes
Sub-disciplines of responsibility will include driver and passenger positioning, driver controls, driver vision (direct and indirect), ingress/egress, cabin roominess, cargo area, general usability, and interior reflections
Work with vehicle engineering, styling and design, and program management to implement optimally packaged ergonomic solutions for production vehicles
Perform digital and physical assessments of criteria against design and engineering proposals
Develop and run focus studies to establish ergonomic compliance

What You'll Bring

2+ years of proven experience in vehicle occupant packaging, ergonomics, or human factors
Ability to understand the needs and usage habits of vehicle customers with different anthropometry, backgrounds, and preferences
Excellent knowledge of CATIA, 3DExperience, or equivalent CAD software
Experience as a liaison between automotive designers, vehicle engineering, clay modelers, studio management, manufacturing engineering, and marketing teams
Thorough understanding of automotive engineering guidelines (ex. SAE and ISO), laws and regulations (ex. FMVSS and UNECE), and manufacturing techniques, both domestic and international
Experience creating and evaluating whole-vehicle engineering drawings preferred
Knowledge of CAVA vehicle packaging software and RAMSIS preferred
Rapid fabrication method experience such as 3D printing and hand fabrication of mockups preferred

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

$88,084 - $196,194/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.

Tesla is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any factor, including veteran status and disability status, protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

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