At Tesla, Studio Integration is where cutting-edge engineering meets artistic excellence. Our team pushes the boundaries of design and engineering, driving industry-leading breakthroughs through cross-functional collaboration and technical innovation.
As a Studio Integration Engineer, you will be the bridge between design, engineering, manufacturing, and regulatory teams, ensuring that bold styling visions translate into feasible, manufacturable, and high-performance products. From initial concept to product launch, you will balance evolving inputs while validating designs through data, prototypes, and engineering excellence.
* Define and balance system requirements and attributes, driving the development of feasible engineering and design concepts
* Solve complex, cross-functional challenges using first-principles engineering and creative problem-solving
* Foster a highly collaborative environment, building strong relationships and maintaining a positive team culture
* Develop and validate concepts through prototype builds, supporting key design and engineering decisions
* Consolidate and document data utilized to inform A-Class styling, including engineering, manufacturing, and tooling requirements
* Create and maintain master package sections to communicate engineering and design criteria across teams
* Coordinate issue resolution and feasibility convergence to align with product development timelines and A-Class surface releases
* Lead high profile decision reviews with our engineering leads and executives that shape the design of our products
* Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals with a first-principles approach to problem-solving
* Minimum 2 years of experience in a product development environment
* Expertise in design for manufacturing, with knowledge of sheet metal, injection molding, and other fabrication processes
* Outstanding 3D design and modeling skills-proficiency in CATIA, 3DX, Alias, rendering, sketching, and visualization is a strong advantage
* Exceptional leadership and decision-making abilities, with solid project management and coordination skills
* A highly collaborative and creative mindset, able to visualize design perspectives and navigate the intersection of studio engineering and automotive styling
* Adaptability and agility in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
* A big-picture mindset and passion for engineering innovative and sustainable products