My Experience Working as a Tesla Engineer

I worked at Tesla as a Mechanical Design Engineer on their Interiors Vehicle Design Engineering team in 2021. So, in this video, I share with you my experience working at Tesla and what it was like. Timestamps are as follows:

00:00 Intro
00:57 My Role & Team at Tesla
01:17 Mechanical Design Engineering Process
03:42 Our Biggest Priorities
04:43 My Work at Tesla
05:46 Did I Meet Elon Musk?
06:01 Daily Schedule
06:40 How We Build Cars

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ABOUT ME:
My name is Tamer Shaheen and I am a recent mechanical engineering graduate from the University of Waterloo, currently working as a Mechanical Design Engineer. I like to make videos about university/college, engineering, and personal development. Thank you so much for watching!!

[storyride]

I just wanted to say that you are doing an incredible job by letting young people like myself know everything about what to do/what to expect etc. Just started watching your channel a month ago and have already finished all of your videos and waiting for more. :)

[SystemicNuance]

Legit, one of the best in depth, but still casual friendly, engineering videos on YT.

[joeyager]

I worked as a Machine Designer for over 45 years. This is video is a real as it gets. It's challenging to come up with concepts that meet all the requirements, but deeply rewarding when you see it all come together and work.

[mjking]

Nice video. As a supplier of Tesla in Asia, it is really stressful for us while your assembly plan ramping especially parts including semi-conductors. I am pleased to work with many Tesla’s engineer and GSM(Global Supply Manager), SIE( Supply Industrialization Engineer) and PM(Program Manager). Although the request is sometimes demanding, it feels relieved and honored after both of us achieved a target altogether. Not only just DFM, there are so much Tesla language in a proto-build such as RC( release candidates), MRD and SOP etc. these confuses people if a supplier did not realize what these acronyms stand for.

[wwecallofduty]

This is my dream job. I am so jealous, but I still have a long way to go since I am only in my second semester of college for electrical engineering at UF. Still, this video gives me second thoughts because of how you described the mechanical design engineering process. Thank you for your videos. They really do help.

[_lu_ferro]

i love how organized are your videos, the train of thought, the timestamps, very neat and clearly previously planned. Also, it's pretty cool to see what u do as an engineer, as a mechatronics undergrad, I get inspired by ur videos

[tigertoo]

Very comforting to see such a smart and proactive young person getting the real world training required to make a Positive difference in the world. thanks for making this video.

[shreerajkulkarni]

This is amazing and actually shows the depth of thinking every engineer needs to put in while designing a component which is actually practical. Having worked with Rolls-Royce PLC for 1.5 years now, I can say this is one of the best field a Mechanical Engineer can work in!

[GoudaTheCavalier]

Just the way how you pan out your videos and concisely choose the words you wanna say to put out the most informative video shows why you got into Tesla. Keep up the good work.

[ultx]

Also ex-Tesla. Thanks for making this video! A lot of my coworkers who left have very similar experiences. For us in the ML side, we just got extremely high expectations and no roadway to get there. It was a "do this task no one has ever done before".
Also agree that most people are amazing, kind, and extremely intelligent. That being said, about 10% is composed of what we used to call "cult-like behavior", where they lived and breathed everything Tesla. These people were really difficult to please and always had unrealistic expectations and work loads.
Finally, the work hours, no remote option, and trash pay is why 25%+ of my team left. We were all surprised at how we get paid 2x or 3x the amount we used to get and have a MUCH healthier work life balance. I loved the learning but for us it was an overall really bad experience that left really bad burnout, anxiety, and depression for some.

[AlbyTheMovieCreator]

You're so humble, I love it. No fancy laptop/desktop setup, no expensive ultra tech car. Just a normal dude not flexing and being simple, that uses what's needed.

[mohammedelidrissi]

i just graduated and recently found your channel. Lot of respect for you sir, you really cleared up my vision on what s coming for me.

[peter.g]

Wow, extremely well put together with no fluff just one crucial point after another with great examples. The quality is on par with the best educational videos I have ever seen.

[kglass]

I really appreciate that you're down to earth. And nicely explaining things, and (not bragging). Thank you!🙂🙏 ( I've watched a number of engineers and programmers on YouTube and some of them start acting like their gods😶)

[biggunsclub]

Amazing, that was a perfect overview for people looking to get into engineering. I've been doing it for over 30 years and learn something new every day. It's a very rewarding career.

[tymoulton]

I got to 3:28 and thought you said, “We usually don’t wear cologne” & I just nodded my head thinking… sure that makes sense, don’t want to fume out everyone you’re working with. Lol. Anyways, thanks so much for your help, I’m working on finding my first engineering job and all your videos are so helpful and really give me a good idea on landing something I hope to really enjoy

[MrJohnGroot]

Very interesting. I hope young people watch this and catch the 'Fire'. Work can be rewarding on many levels. Thanks.

[alejandrodelabarra]

Every good car designer must follow the next rules, as I see in my car:
1) Everywhere there is stress concentration there should be a notch so that it auto-destroys because of fatigue.
2) Every bolt should inaccessible with standard wrenches. Only special wrenches.
3) Every filter, or replaceable part should be: "No serviceable parts inside"
4) Spare parts never should meet tolerances, so that the customer could install it without reworking.
5) Programmed obsolescence is fundamental. The customer should be encouraged to buy a new car instead of reparing it.
6) Thicknesses should be minimum, even if it is more difficult to construct than a wider one.
7) Never use stainless steel
8) Plastic parts must be easy to install but impossible to take out without breaking it. Use "milano tails". Do not use bolts.

[jackjobriencorso]

I really appreciate your ability to be comprehensive and succinct while not being boring. Keep doing what you do! Those of us involved in a similar struggle really appreciate you.

[jaswanthtalada.]

Oh there is a lot of positive energy, from the guy great to be around this passionate and pushing people