Tesla

Sr. NVH CAE Engineer

Tesla, Fremont, CA, United States

Tesla is breaking the mold and paving the path to change the way the world looks not only at alternative energy vehicles, but also at the paradigm of human transportation. Our zero tailpipe emission products do not compromise on performance, luxury, nor utility. Neither do we compromise on the people that make our products happen.
Tesla is committed to hiring and developing the top engineers in any given discipline. Our world-class engineering teams operate with a non-conventional automotive product development philosophy of high inter-disciplinary collaboration, flat organizational structure and technical contribution at all levels. You will be expected to challenge and be challenged, to create, to innovate. These jobs are not for everyone.
You must have a genuine passion for engineering electric vehicles. Without passion, you would find what we're trying to do too difficult. There are much easier jobs.You must want to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial company. We are building real products -- not presentations. This must excite you. You must be a builder.
We offer a competitive salary, meaningful stock ownership, health benefits, a fun work environment and the chance to make a real contributory impact on the world.
As a Senior NVH CAE Engineer with Tesla's Noise Vibration and Harshness (NVH) team, you will play a critical role in the design and development of Tesla's industry-leading products. You will analyze, optimize, and revolutionize electric vehicle and energy storage designs. You will work with fellow NVH engineers and other engineering teams to solve the toughest challenges in the industry and deliver world-class performance.

Responsibilities

Building FE models for analysis and optimization of revolutionary vehicle architectures in collaboration with a small team of multi-disciplinary engineers
Performing static/torsional stiffness, modal, point mobility, vibration/acoustic transfer function, and forced/enforced motion response analyses during the design and development process to achieve world-class vehicle attribute targets
Performing full vehicle NVH analysis (in-cabin vibration and acoustic predictions)
Performing CAE transfer path analysis to identify the major noise path and make NVH improvements
Performing drive unit airborne and structure-borne noise analyses to reduce cabin gear whine and motor noise
Performing thermal system NVH analysis
Supporting world-class engineering teams with design direction based on your analyses
Performing analysis for feasibility for manufacturing, assembly and service processes
Providing input in the creation of component specification, component DFMEA, and other technical design documents where analysis plays a pivotal role

Requirements

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
A minimum of 3 years of experience for using Finite Element Analysis related to NVH
Expert applied skill in OptiStruct (NASTRAN) or other FEM codes for NVH CAE
Strong experience with HyperWorks (HyperMesh and HyperView) or ANSA
Excellent understanding of acoustic and vibration principles
Strong experience with vehicle NVH CAE
Acoustic analysis experience with Siemens Simcenter 3D or MSC Actran is a plus
Experience with tire NVH modeling is a plus
Strong communication skills, independent worker, excellent team player
NVH testing experience 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