Mechanical Design Engineer - DFM and Design

3 Weeks ago • All levels • Research & Development

Job Summary

Job Description

Tesla's Athens, Greece office seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer specializing in Design for Manufacturing (DFM) for complex mechanical systems within their motor technology team. Responsibilities include 3D modeling of components and assemblies, applying analytical methods (calculations and simulations) for optimization, collaborating with other engineers, performing experimental tests and simulations for validation, conducting tolerance analysis, managing suppliers, developing test rigs, and performing FEA modeling for fluid, thermal, and structural problems, including rotor dynamics modeling. The ideal candidate possesses strong mechanical engineering fundamentals, excellent GD&T knowledge, experience with computational methods for fluid and thermal systems, proficiency in 3D modeling software (SolidWorks, CATIA), and FEA simulation expertise.
Must have:
  • Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals
  • Excellent GD&T knowledge
  • Proficient in 3D modeling (SolidWorks, CATIA)
  • FEA simulation expertise
  • Experience in computational methods for fluid and thermal systems
  • Excellent communication skills

Job Details

What to Expect

We are seeking a talented Mechanical Design Engineer who will be working on design and DFM of complex mechanical systems. This engineer will be working as part of the Tesla motor technology team located in Athens, Greece.


Αναζητούμε έναν ταλαντούχο μηχανολόγο μηχανικό σχεδιασμού, ο οποίος θα ασχολείται με τον σχεδιασμό και το DFM πολύπλοκων μηχανολογικών συστημάτων. Αυτός ο μηχανικός θα εργάζεται ως μέλος της ομάδας τεχνολογίας κινητήρων της Tesla που βρίσκεται στην Αθήνα, Ελλάδα. 

What You’ll Do
  • Design and 3D modeling of mechanical components and assemblies.
  • Apply analytical methods including calculations and simulations for the design and optimization of structures and mechanical components.
  • Collaborate with other design engineers to gain an in-depth understanding of the design intend and independently work towards the most effective solution.
  • Perform experimental tests and simulations to validate designs and ensure they meet performance and safety standards.
  • Perform tolerance analysis to determine system impacts of assembly fits.
  • Manage suppliers to execute projects according to the design specifications and timeline commitments.
  • Development of test rigs for measurements of complex mechanical systems.
  • FEA modelling for fluid, thermal and structural problems.
  • Rotor dynamics modeling.


  • Σχεδιασμός και τρισδιάστατη μοντελοποίηση μηχανικών εξαρτημάτων και συναρμολογήσεων.
  • Εφαρμογή αναλυτικών μεθόδων, όπως υπολογισμοί και προσομοιώσεις, για τον σχεδιασμό και τη βελτιστοποίηση δομών και μηχανικών εξαρτημάτων.
  • Συνεργασία με τους άλλους μηχανικούς σχεδιασμού για βαθιά κατανόηση της πρόθεσης σχεδιασμού και ανεξάρτητη εργασία για την πιο αποτελεσματική λύση.
  • Εκτέλεση πειραματικών δοκιμών και προσομοιώσεων για την επικύρωση των σχεδίων και τη διασφάλιση της τήρησης των προτύπων απόδοσης και ασφάλειας.
  • Εκτέλεση ανάλυσης αντοχής για τον προσδιορισμό των επιπτώσεων των συναρμολογήσεων στο σύστημα.
  • Διαχείριση των προμηθευτών για την εκτέλεση των έργων σύμφωνα με τις προδιαγραφές σχεδιασμού και τις δεσμεύσεις χρονοδιαγράμματος.
  • Ανάπτυξη δοκιμαστικών διατάξεων για μετρήσεις πολύπλοκων μηχανικών συστημάτων.
  • Μοντελοποίηση FEA για ρευστά, θερμικά και δομικά προβλήματα.
  • Μοντελοποίηση δυναμικής ρότορα.
What You’ll Bring
  • Strong fundamentals in mechanical engineering.
  • Excellent knowledge of GD&T.
  • Demonstrated experience in computational methods for fluid and thermal systems.
  • Strong skills in calculation of components / component optimization using FEA.
  • Proficiency in designing parts and assemblies using 3D modeling software.
  • Expertise in SolidWorks, CATIA, FEA simulation.
  • Demonstrate innovation, technical excellence, attention to detail and self-direction.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a fast-paced and challenging environment.
  • English fluently in speaking, reading and writing.


  • Ισχυρές βασικές γνώσεις μηχανολογίας.
  • Άριστη γνώση GD&T.
  • Αποδεδειγμένη εμπειρία σε υπολογιστικές μεθόδους για ρευστά και θερμικά συστήματα.
  • Ισχυρές δεξιότητες στον υπολογισμό εξαρτημάτων / βελτιστοποίηση εξαρτημάτων με χρήση FEA.
  • Ικανότητα σχεδιασμού εξαρτημάτων και συναρμολογήσεων με χρήση λογισμικού τρισδιάστατης μοντελοποίησης.
  • Εξειδίκευση σε προσομοίωση SolidWorks, CATIA, FEA.
  • Επίδειξη καινοτομίας, τεχνικής αριστείας, προσοχής στη λεπτομέρεια και αυτοκαθοδήγησης.
  • Άριστες επικοινωνιακές δεξιότητες και ικανότητα εργασίας σε ένα περιβάλλον με γρήγορους ρυθμούς και προκλήσεις.
  • Άπταιστα αγγλικά στον προφορικό λόγο, την ανάγνωση και τον γραπτό λόγο.

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