Studio Integration Engineer Jobs in Hawthorne, CA at Tesla
Title: Studio Integration Engineer
Company: Tesla
Location: Hawthorne, CA
What To Expect
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.
What You'll Do
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
What You'll Bring
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
Benefits
Compensation and Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
Medical plans > 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 Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible 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 (90 day waiting period)
Employee Assistance Program
Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly 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
$87,020 – $185,820/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.
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