About Tesla

The Drive System Engineering team is looking for a world class engineer (lubricant development and tribology background) specialized in but not limited to driveline lubricants, greases, and corresponding additive design and selection. This individual is expected to have in-depth understanding of lubricant formulations, base oils, additive componentry, additive package design, additive selection (for various applications), regular lubricant testing methods, and more importantly, first principle physics-based thinking and decision making. There are more and more lubricant related applications as Tesla is quickly growing in multiple sectors. It is paramount to design the best customized lubricant products along with Tesla’s hardware applications to provide best in class performance and cost efficiency.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 to be challenged, to create, to innovate. You must want to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial company. We are building real products. This must excite you. We are not interested in traditional me too and marginal design thinking—first principle based fundamental thinking is key to succeed in Tesla innovation. You’ll work alongside accomplished, world-renowned engineers on perhaps the most exciting automotive programs in existence today.This position within the Drive Systems Engineering teamwork side by side with engineers to support the development of our world class drive units. Projects can be open-ended, and the individual must strive in a challenging environment.

About the Role

Requirements

Benefits

• Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction
• 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)
• Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• LGBTQ+ care concierge services
• 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