Sales Engineer Mechanical Systems Tesla Account

We are working with a publicly listed global Tier 1 supplier ($200M revenue) to find a Technical Account Manager (Mechanical Engineering) Tesla Programs for their new Bay Area operation (Palo Alto / Fremont). This is a direct hire role.

• Base salary: $150000 to $220000 (depending on experience)
• Bonus: 10% target based on personal and company performance
• Benefits: Full medical dental and 401(k)

Our client is building its North American operation from the ground up. They manufacture structural injection-molded and electrical components supplying Teslas automotive and robotics programs. You would be one of the first hires in a new office between Palo Alto and Fremont which will have a team of three by the end of the year.

Youll be the day-to-day technical contact with Teslas engineering team. Youll manage requirements from early prototype samples through to production launch. The role is mostly technical with a light commercial side and it suits an engineer who likes to own a program.

• Work daily with Teslas engineering team on technical changes prototypes and design revisions
• Manage sample deliveries and preliminary program timing
• Run programs from award through to launch
• Coordinate with the manufacturing team in Detroit and the engineering team at headquarters in Asia
• Help set up the new Bay Area office and its ways of working

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
• 3 years of automotive or robotics engineering experience
• Direct experience with Teslas engineering and program processes either as a Tesla employee or working closely alongside them at a supplier
• Familiarity with interiors electrical or structural components (deep specialism not required)
• Self-motivated and comfortable working in a small fast-moving team
• Able to work from the Bay Area office with occasional travel