33 mechanical design engineer interiors jobs found in Fremont, CA

As a Mechanical Design Engineer, Interior Engineering in Tesla's Vehicle Engineering Team, you will be responsible for design, engineer, release and launch of the complete Interior system for future Tesla vehicle product lines. You will be part of the team that pushes boundaries, innovates, and executes world-class interiors that excels in all critical attributes of an Interior System. You will utilize your expertise in one or more of these commodities and develop as a full Vehicle Engineer - designing. engineering and delivering systems rather than just components as you work with a lean and agile team of the best Product Engineers in the industry. The Role Engineer, develop and execute world-class interior systems that exceed styling and functional targets and are compliant to regulatory requirements Work through the entire product cycle with critical input early in development by collaborating with Tesla's design/styling and Engineering teams Participate in the...

As a Mechanical Design Engineer, Interior Engineering in Tesla's Vehicle Engineering Team, you will be responsible for design, engineer, release and launch of the complete Interior system for future Tesla vehicle product lines. You will be part of the team that pushes boundaries, innovates, and executes world-class interiors that excels in all critical attributes of an Interior System. You will utilize your expertise in one or more of these commodities and develop as a full Vehicle Engineer - designing. engineering and delivering systems rather than just components as you work with a lean and agile team of the best Product Engineers in the industry. The Role Engineer, develop and execute world-class interior systems that exceed styling and functional targets and are compliant to regulatory requirements Work through the entire product cycle with critical input early in development by collaborating with Tesla's design/styling and Engineering teams Participate in the...

Tesla is seeking a talented Engineer to innovate in the realm of interior lighting, switches, and haptics technology. This role involves working on a lean and agile team alongside world-class designers and engineers to drive full-system design. Responsibilities span from concept definition during the industrial design phase to prototype creation, production design release, and launch across multiple Tesla programs. Collaboration with cross-functional teams ensures the delivery of cutting-edge solutions that balance form, function, performance, and cost. The Role Engineer, develop, and execute world-class interior lighting and switch assembly systems that meet styling intent and comply with regulatory requirements Create novel designs to integrate new technologies that align with design themes and compliance standards Collaborate with design, styling, and engineering teams to provide critical input early in the product development cycle Engage in an iterative...

Consider before submitting an application This position is expected to start around January 2027 and continue through the entire Spring term (ending approximately May 2027 or later, if available). We ask for a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time (40 hours/week) and on-site, for most internships. Our internship program is for students who are actively enrolled in an academic program. Recent graduates seeking employment after graduation and not returning to school should apply for full-time positions, not internships. International Students: If your work authorization is through CPT, please consult your school on your ability to work 40 hours per week before applying. You must be able to work 40 hours per week on-site. Many students will be limited to part-time during the academic year. Internship Program at Tesla The Internship Recruiting Team is driven by the passion to recognize and develop emerging talent. Our year-round program places the best students in positions where they...

Analyze and help design and develop occupant and pedestrian protection safety systems to further enhance overall vehicle safety in regulatory, consumer testing, and due care cases. Tesla is synonymous with industry leading crash safety performance and in this role, the analysis engineer will be an innovative and skilled problem solver, using all analytical tools available. Where these tools are insufficient or do not exist, they will develop novel methodologies to enable fast and accurate solutions. They will be brilliant, both technically, as an individual, and as an active member in a diverse and challenging cross-functional team environment. The Role Build state-of-the-art finite element (FE) models of vehicle structures, interiors and restraints Design and analyze restraint systems for various vehicle models Develop and apply advanced crash safety FE methodologies and analysis techniques to drive innovation in design Work closely with structure,...

Analyze and help design and develop occupant and pedestrian protection safety systems to further enhance overall vehicle safety in regulatory, consumer testing, and due care cases. Tesla is synonymous with industry leading crash safety performance and in this role, the analysis engineer will be an innovative and skilled problem solver, using all analytical tools available. Where these tools are insufficient or do not exist, they will develop novel methodologies to enable fast and accurate solutions. They will be brilliant, both technically, as an individual, and as an active member in a diverse and challenging cross-functional team environment. The Role Build state-of-the-art finite element (FE) models of vehicle structures, interiors and restraints Design and analyze restraint systems for various vehicle models Develop and apply advanced crash safety FE methodologies and analysis techniques to drive innovation in design Work closely with structure, seating...

Consider before submitting an application This position is expected to start around January 2027 and continue through the entire Spring term (ending approximately May 2027 or later, if available). We ask for a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time (40 hours/week) and on-site, for most internships. Our internship program is for students who are actively enrolled in an academic program. Recent graduates seeking employment after graduation and not returning to school should apply for full-time positions, not internships. International Students: If your work authorization is through CPT, please consult your school on your ability to work 40 hours per week before applying. You must be able to work 40 hours per week on-site. Many students will be limited to part-time during the academic year. Internship Program at Tesla The Internship Recruiting Team is driven by the passion to recognize and develop emerging talent. Our year-round program places the best students in positions where they...

At Tesla we are working to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy. As a Launch Mechanical Design Engineer in the Vehicle Engineering organization, you will be an important part of that mission as you lead the design and engineering development of new and modified parts and assemblies on our vehicles. In this position you will be part of an experienced and highly skilled team within the Closures, Exteriors and Lighting group where you will be responsible for the continued ramp, stabilization, optimization, and holistic sustaining of components & assemblies. Projects will be focused on improving the overall quality, cost, performance and/or manufacturing ease through design changes of parts and assemblies. The position offers the opportunity to work on completely new mechanical design engineering designs and to have your designs be a part of our vehicles. Your primary responsibilities will be ownership of the engineering and design as well as cross-function...

As a Mechanical Design Engineer of the Exterior Engineering Team, you will be responsible to design, prototype, validate, release, and launch components for current and future vehicle programs. Exteriors covers a diverse family of components including Front & Rear Fascia Assemblies, Underbody, Underhood and other trim components. You will be part of the team working on complex exterior vehicle systems in terms of styling, function, and quality. You will utilize your expertise in one or more of these commodities and develop as a vehicle engineer, designing and delivering components and exterior systems. You will collaborate and work cross functionally with many other Vehicle Engineering teams to develop parts and assemblies from the concept phase to launching. You will be part of Tesla's Vehicle Engineering organization reporting to the Manager of Exterior Engineering Team. The Role Concept engineering and feasibility Packaging and layout within vehicle...

As a Mechanical Design Engineer of the Exterior Engineering Team, you will be responsible to design, prototype, validate, release, and launch components for current and future vehicle programs. Exteriors covers a diverse family of components including Front & Rear Fascia Assemblies, Underbody, Underhood and other trim components. You will be part of the team working on complex exterior vehicle systems in terms of styling, function, and quality. You will utilize your expertise in one or more of these commodities and develop as a vehicle engineer, designing and delivering components and exterior systems. You will collaborate and work cross functionally with many other Vehicle Engineering teams to develop parts and assemblies from the concept phase to launching. You will be part of Tesla's Vehicle Engineering organization reporting to the Manager of Exterior Engineering Team. The Role Concept engineering and feasibility Packaging and layout within vehicle...

Join the Tesla Optimus team and help build the future of general-purpose robotics. We are developing a highly capable, safe, and scalable humanoid robot designed to perform useful tasks in factories, homes, and beyond-leveraging Tesla's expertise in AI, product design, and high-volume manufacturing. Our mission is to create a robot that can understand and interact with the real world at a level that transforms everyday life and unlocks new possibilities for humanity. The Soft Goods and Exteriors team designs the robot's skin and suit-everything you can see and feel. We work closely with the Tesla Design Studio to create a futuristic and inspiring aesthetic while respecting the human form. Achieving this vision requires a creative design mindset and relentless innovation in flexible materials, textiles, and fabrication processes capable of reaching massive scale with exceptional quality. Hiring engineers at all levels. The Role Design and develop the robot's skin,...

Tesla is looking to hire a designer to push the creative boundaries of lighting and cabin UX, as Tesla pursues a path to enabling autonomous transport. As an interior designer, you will be responsible for the interior design development of future Tesla vehicles. You will be part of the team that creates and executes world-class vehicle designs in terms of form and function. Working alongside the most creative and resourceful designers and engineers in the world on a lean and agile team, you will be responsible for cabin design themes, from concept definition at the industrial design phase, to prototype creation, design iterations as well as working with suppliers on developing new key technologies and methodologies to enable scaling of the design. Using your considerable production design experience and innovative thinking, you will primarily be tasked with creating designs for future cars. Our design team prides itself on being multitalented and flexible, and we look for the...

Tesla's Supplier Industrialization function is responsible for critical component development and qualification activities at suppliers. As a Cabin Validation Engineer supporting Supplier Industrialization for the Cabin Engineering team, you will drive the manufacturing readiness and quality of interior commodities such as cockpit modules, instrument panels, headliners, hard and soft trim, center consoles, seats, and door trims. The job involves communicating well with internal and external teams, traveling to suppliers in different regions, and on-the-spot critical decision making. You will partner closely with Tesla Design, Validation, Quality, and Purchasing to translate design intent into robust, capable production processes. The goal is to deliver on-time, quantities of high-quality component parts into Tesla's production processes to enable extremely rapid development cycles and product launches. Team members operate as both experts and generalists with a get-the-job-done...

We are seeking a skilled Seat Belt Systems Engineer to join our Vehicle Safety Engineering Team at Tesla. This role focuses on designing, testing, and delivering high-performance seat belt systems for current and upcoming Tesla vehicle programs. The engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including design studio, body, interior, and seat engineering, to ensure optimal occupant protection, comfort, and styling while meeting stringent safety and regulatory standards. The Role Design and release all seat belt systems in the vehicle, ensuring proper product packaging, validation, and efficient manufacturing processes Serve as the primary technical interface with design studio, body, interior, and seat engineering teams to develop seat belt packages for occupant protection, comfort, and styling Manage and direct Tier 1 suppliers for engineering development and program timing Support testing and production validation to meet occupant injury and product...

This position is expected to start around January 2027 and continue through the entire Spring term (ending approximately May 2027 or later, if available). We ask for a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time (40 hours/week) and on-site, for most internships. Our internship program is for students who are actively enrolled in an academic program. Recent graduates seeking employment after graduation and not returning to school should apply for full-time positions, not internships. International Students: If your work authorization is through CPT, please consult your school on your ability to work 40 hours per week before applying. You must be able to work 40 hours per week on-site. Many students will be limited to part-time during the academic year. Internship Program at Tesla The Internship Recruiting Team is driven by the passion to recognize and develop emerging talent. Our year-round program places the best students in positions where they will grow technically, professionally, and...

As a Closures Sealing Engineer, you will work with some of the industry's brightest minds and take engineering ownership of complete static and dynamic sealing systems as well as Daylight Opening trims for Tesla vehicles. Your work will focus on static and dynamic seals for current vehicle programs, with an emphasis on quality improvement, cost reduction, and manufacturing enhancements. Additionally, you will be responsible for the engineering and design of static and dynamic seals and DLO trims for future vehicle programs. Your ownership of seals will include initiating and overseeing both virtual (CAE) and physical testing and analysis to validate new designs from concept to production. This role provides a great opportunity to interface with all aspects of vehicle development. You will work closely with the body, closures, electrical/firmware, exterior, and interior teams, as well as with manufacturing engineering, to establish world-class seal and trim designs along with...

This person will work as a member of Tesla's Engineering Test Team to support component and system level testing of various vehicle systems from concept through program release. This person would work well under pressure while managing competing demands and tight deadlines. Multiple roles are open, including roles in camera integration, closures, and interiors testing. The Role Conduct hands-on component and system level R&D: characterization, reliability, and durability testing Work directly with reliability and design engineers to support Design Validation Plan (DVP) development, and lead test planning activities (test scheduling, prioritization, specifications etc.) Develop test fixtures using CAD and work with in-house or external labs for fixture fabrication Conduct detailed inspections such as torque checks, crack checks, CAN signal review, etc. to identify and root cause failures Write necessary scripts to automate testing Conduct data...

This person will work as a member of Tesla's Engineering Test Team to support component and system level testing of various vehicle systems from concept through program release. This person would work well under pressure while managing competing demands and tight deadlines. Multiple roles are open, including roles in camera integration, closures, and interiors testing. The Role Conduct hands-on component and system level R&D: characterization, reliability, and durability testing Work directly with reliability and design engineers to support Design Validation Plan (DVP) development, and lead test planning activities (test scheduling, prioritization, specifications etc.) Develop test fixtures using CAD and work with in-house or external labs for fixture fabrication Conduct detailed inspections such as torque checks, crack checks, CAN signal review, etc. to identify and root cause failures Write necessary scripts to automate testing Conduct data...

The Staff Quality Engineer will work as a member of Tesla's Quality organization. The primary objective of this role is to support the production of high-quality electric vehicles through the continual improvement of process and product quality and the systems that surround them. The successful candidate for this position must be a problem-solver at his/her core, have a strong quality & customer-focused mindset, and have the personal drive and passion for relentless, continual improvement. The Role Act as a subject matter expert and technical leader for the Interior, Electric and Chassis QE team. Lead a team of Quality Engineers and Engineering Technicians to prioritize and efficiently tackle the top Quality issues originating from Production teams and Customer feedback Motivating the team while challenging them to grow in their skillsets and career Provide actionable and concise updates on top Quality issues to Senior Leadership Lead cross-functional...

The purpose of Tesla's Materials Engineering organization is to facilitate the Tesla mission to build a world of sustainable abundance via the identification, development and insertion of advanced materials and processes. The team is seeking a Polymers Materials Engineer to use their fundamental and deep understanding of chemistry, physics, and polymer science to provide solutions to some of Tesla's toughest problems. This position will be a subject matter expert on softgoods at Tesla. This role will manage multiple projects that require the application of first-principles knowledge of materials to develop novel solutions needed to launch our products on time and with superior quality. Typical tasks involve material selection, authoring material standards, validating materials internally and with suppliers, managing Tesla Materials Documentation systems, root-cause-analysis, formulation of new polymers, researching new technologies to assess feasibility, and process...