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!!

[@SystemicNuance]

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

[@TamerShaheen]

Really appreciate that :)

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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. :)

[@TamerShaheen]

Appreciate it and I'm so happy you're enjoying it:)

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[@kingsman3087]

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@@kingsman3087 self-driving cars have been taking a while

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[@joeyager8479]

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.

[@maalikserebryakov]

I have a Q How do engineers calculate the dimensions of their design’s parts? do you do it on CAD or mathematical Programme or what

[@joeyager8479]

@@maalikserebryakov Hi. First I need to say up front that I enrolled as an ME student but did not complete and get a degree. I was able to get into engineering as a draftsman, pre CAD era, and advanced from there. I thought that this would be a detriment and sometimes it was, but overall being able to come up with concepts to solve problems is more important. That's the part that I most enjoyed. Most designers rely on ratings from the manufacturers of the components that we incorporate into the designs. Most of these have huge safety factors designed into them. Components such as gears, sprockets and chains, pulleys and belts and others are designed, tested and rated by their manufacturers. If used appropriately, there shouldn't be any problems. Another thing at the time, pre CAD, was that strength calculations were laborious and expensive so it wasn't done if it could be avoided by just adding more heft. Most of the machine design I was involved in was for capital equipment; machines used to make consumer products. These were stationary and most engineers got away with overdesigning the components. However, there are systems and other operations within these machines where mass is detrimental. The newer CAD FEA programs get better every year and really show how kinetic mass can be reduced and still increase the strength of the components. And these calculations can be done quickly and efficiently and make for a better overall design. Having an engineering degree is invaluable for knowing how to setup CAD FEA parameters - knowing what range you expect for the outcome of the calculations provided by the program. The old GIGO still applies.

[@MdAbdulJalil_ME-20]

I want to meet you.please give me your mail.🙏🙏

[@peter.g6]

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.

[@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.

[@tigertoo01]

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.

[@k8glass]

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 KZbin and some of them start acting like their gods😶)

[@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!

[@DylanFarrow]

Epic video. Your ability to get the information across in a quick, useful and fun way is brilliant. Well done

[@alesssj4]

Really enjoyed the video. Lots of accurate info compressed in a compact timeframe. Thanks for taking the time to do it 👌

[@1337sh337]

Great video. I'm currently studying product design, and love to see the process of what goes on after someone makes a pretty thing...

[@ecdubytecdubyt]

Very interesting topic. I've always wondered what it was like working at Tesla. Thanks for your contributions!

[@soggymanturtle]

As many others said, these videos are awesome. Thanks a ton for sharing your experiences. Is it a bit intimidating not knowing what to expect, being a student. These shed some light and bring some peace of mind.

[@anthonymccarthy9756]

I am a general contractor and have been project manager and arc/ engineering consultant on many diverse commercial projects. and this as accurate and concise a description as i every heard at many meetings. I wish you luck and success in your career

[@_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

[@TamerShaheen]

I appreciate it and ya I understand that the people watching my videos value their time, so I try to deliver as much useful information in a concise manner.

[@schmegles]

Bravo! Well done. Concise, full of information, entertaining. What more could I want. My first KZbin review! And you deserved it.

[@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.

[@TamerShaheen]

Appreciate it brother 🙏

[@greggmcclelland8430]

That was a very good CONCISE explanation of a mechanical design engineer's job. You are a great story teller. I am going to show this to my kids.

[@mjking0709]

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.

[@TamerShaheen]

Thanks for sharing your perspective from a supplier point of view. I learned so many acronyms from my time there, but there's always soo many more

[@ShipMonster]

Well SOP is industry standard.... But I thought Elon was against unnecessary abreveation? I'm the quality assurance and control specialist for Toyota Distributors. The confusion sounds bad, this is why industrial standard terminology makes work easier. Great video BTW.

[@greggmcclelland8430]

@@TamerShaheen Thankyou for putting plain english in your video. it was refreshing.

[@KBS_ar]

What do you supply to Tesla?

[@johanchin7114]

I've got to say the design engineering in Tesla is crap. Their designs for B-surface are catastrophe.

[@arbaretailsystems4722]

So cool to get a glimpse into your everyday operations; must be very exciting to work over there!

[@dlextown]

You nailed it! I’m going to share this with my team members to shows them what MEs do.

[@pawanraghav5178]

Your videos are absolutely relevant to a design engineer. Thanks for the videos.

[@irfanniazi6112]

Damn Tamer, you nails it this time. Such detailed video bruv. Absolutely fantastic 👏

[@frankosystems4161]

Subcribed. Your information is so concise and to the point. Thanks for “no fluff” videos.

[@seasong7655]

Great insights into the work at Tesla. I will remember this info for when I'll start my own EV company 💪

[@donuthole7236]

Good description of the mechanical design engineering process. I've been doing this for 38 years in a variety of industries

[@biggunsclub1]

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.

[@mubarak.b]

Bro u don’t understand how much you have helped me. Not gonna go on a rant because it’s too long but I just wanna say thank you. Imma gonna sub to u now!

[@TamerShaheen]

Really happy you liked it :)

[@MrJohnGroot]

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

[@mohammedelidrissi1298]

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.

[@youracherrynut442]

I'm not even in engineering and I find these vids interesting and insightful

[@faluffel]

Thought exactly the same. Super cool insight into the processes and different teams etc.

[@chessvibes6567]

You are not beating around the bush A proper BRIEF explantion ! Great work !

[@gridcoregilry666]

amazing content, funny and informative, please keep going! Love from Germany

[@jaswanthtalada.]

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

[@BrewersArcade]

I own a very early vin Model Y (10xx) with 24k miles. It’s had a few cosmetic fixes but overall I love this damn car. Thank you for the amazing work.

[@WillProwse]

Good video. Very informative.

[@be432n3]

thanks so much for this, it really helps

[@Cristian_is_saved]

Thank you for the video I really enjoyed it. I’m saving up to go to school for automotive and transportation design and the end goal is to design, build , and manufacture my own super cars and seeing this video was extremely helpful.

[@christopherupson6082]

That was awesome man, finishing up my time at college and I'm eager to get into the engineering field

[@Bala0714]

Good job Tameer !!!

[@linkster5564]

Thank you so much for the video, i didn't know what to expect. I'm going to graduate soon and I've been seriously thinking of applying to Tesla in one of their gigafactories as a mechanical design engineer. Sounds like it is a tough job but rewarding. If i can land the job i feel like it will be a great first step into my field.

[@Michael-zp5du]

Wow really cool! I really want to work at Tesla myself. Thanks for the cool video!

[@storytrailing]

So cool! I’m looking forward to having my internship with Tesla 😁

[@steveoj_]

Straightforward and simple. Awesome video

[@tuxic4033]

First video I watched from you, keep up the great work, fun entertaining and truly interesting idea

[@andrewchai5637]

Great Video as always 💯

[@blackswansystem]

You make me feel good about my place on the spectrum. Thank you 🙏

[@TuExklusiv]

This is really an amazing video + pitch

[@markgreen6229]

This was a cool video. Good info. Straight to the point.

[@wwecallofduty123]

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.

[@katto1937]

@@BoggleMeBog Nah his dream is to not be a trashman like you will be mate

[@muddygold6955]

Don’t switch from electrical, it’s a great field with big opportunities, you could work anywhere and I have found it so easy to learn knew things such as mechanical design while still working as an electrical engineer

[@xf4c347]

@@BoggleMeBog try doin this without education

[@WilliamSurles]

This is amazing. I wish I saw this when I was in ME in college (20 years ago) so I knew what all those hard classes were for. : )

[@yassinesaidi2230]

It's really nice video 🙂 thanks for clarification, it's was very important for me as CNC machinist and CAD designer

[@wc2529]

Great video. Feels like 4 in one. Nice pace 👌

[@TwentyHz]

Thanks for the teachings!

[@ult19x65]

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.

[@ericy.2108]

50% of market rate pay is atrocious. Is that true for all levels or does it get better the more senior you are?

[@Mellowyellow8888]

get used to it.. same everywhere you go.. which is why people rotate jobs every so often.. or interview every so often to check if they can get increased salary..

[@ult19x65]

@@ericy.2108 I would within the past 6 months, the pay rate has fallen quite a bit below average for engineers. Some of us got nearly 100k more salary by moving to a different company. This is one reason that we were all kind of frustrated -- Tesla rarely makes salary adjustments and with inflation with quite high these days, it makes other companies way more favorable

[@ult19x65]

@@Mellowyellow8888 This is true but we shouldn't get used to it. It encourages companies to not compensate appropriately despite how essential they are

[@ericy.2108]

@@ult19x65 sad to hear a forward looking company like Tesla has such a regressive compensation policy.

[@josebayona7739]

Great video!! Keep up the good content

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Great video, very informative! Also, nice Vivo boots!

[@armandmatossian2081]

Wow, fantastic summary of design engineering!

[@topdog5252]

Wow this is really interesting to me. I’m a huge Tesla fan so thank you for the insider info

[@lumayikakoma796]

Wonderful Thanks very much for the guidance and advice This is really helpful, Engineering is a quiet tough program and with such good motivation, positive energy will be activated in most of us Thanks very much Engineer

[@mustafaaliabd3021]

ty Tamer for the information it's give me more than idea about tesla or same other companies.

[@wewe148]

Great video Thanks for sharing your experience.

[@tymoulton3846]

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

[@TamerShaheen]

HAHA I rewatched that clip when I read your comment and I can't unhear "we usually don't wear cologne" now

[@moneythoughts]

Thanks for sharing Bro!

[@RTG2019]

Thanks for this wonderful piece

[@allabouttheracks]

Great video and insight!

[@Jasedabass]

Gr8 video. Thanks champ 🏆 🙏

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the quality of your videos are just very good ! you deserve a lot of subscribers

[@TamerShaheen]

Appreciate it :)

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Love from Bhutan bro. Your videos are very educational. Please keep making them❤️

[@carlosr6547]

So well explained!

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Great video. I appreciate this 👍.

[@justanopinion3588]

This was very informative!

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Wow, what a great video. Very nicely produced. Just liked and subscribed :)

[@TamerShaheen]

Appreciate it :)

[@jasonmillner6416]

super interesting!! Thank you

[@MisterBinx]

Great video. I'm a new ME and I'm kinda worried about what to expect on my first job. I'd like to work with someone that really knows what they're doing before being responsible for a really important part.

[@JW_934]

This video gave some great insight. I'm in computer engineering so I haven't been exposed to mechanical processes like this very much.

[@DunePanda]

im a mechanical design engineer in the oil/gas industry. this was surprisingly relatable. but i get my "A Surface" is normally on a napkin! i turn it into a concept then do engineering, sourcing materials, then turn that small 4x4 napkin into 200ft workover rigs!

[@marcinmarcin2506]

Thank you for doing that!

[@ay-pn8jy]

Amazing, thank you for doing this , god bless you

[@paramanandamshanmugamraghu9194]

Point on explanation of a designer, bravo my friend!

[@MotoMengy]

As an ME myself I absolutely LOVED this video! I found it so relatable! 😁

[@MichaelM-yt6ww]

Awesome breakdown!

[@kristopherleslie8343]

Excellent job on the video

[@nguyenlephuocan9181]

I just want to say that this is really inspiring for me

[@EngineeringwithDrKelseyJoy]

Love this video! Love all the awesome footage you added throughout it! Also love the abbreviation breakdowns! Us engineers love our abbreviations a little too much and forget most of the time new engineers don't know what the heck we are talking about! 🤣

[@TamerShaheen]

we live off abbreviations haha

[@EngineeringwithDrKelseyJoy]

@@TamerShaheen 🤣🤣

[@anjalishukla4112]

Bro loved it 🙌 Please keep making videos on informative topics

[@sasabione]

Great video man.

[@sani1629]

Tamer thanks, this is very informative

[@RegiKusumaatmadja]

Great video

[@josephnour6888]

Your explanation is excellent thank you.

[@professorcrabs926]

Nice vid. Bit hectic pace but good walkthrough of ME role. Different companies have some different processes. Every working engineer kinda dreams and thinks a lot when “off the clock” and “out of the office”.

[@ult19x65]

I also find it hilarious that it's thought that all employees owned a Tesla lol. So I was happy to see your Honda!

[@TamerShaheen]

haha ya a lot of people at Tesla don't own Teslas

[@relentlessblvd8404]

Yup for sure, I learned toolbox3 and how to work on older roadsters and refurbish the PEMs and drop packs 👍 But MS breaks door handles "stamped aluminum pedal" and the window ferrals are plastic that also breaks 👍

[@innerlifeharmony]

Really interesting. Thx

[@nfszero]

Thank you for sharing this information from Telsa.

[@charle-edouardsavoie6634]

As an engineer, (not a mechanical engineer but still) I love the process from demand to product

[@catsarecute33]

Really liked ur way breaking everthing down

[@zaitmartinez5502]

Great video😎

[@jamesross5120]

i wish i was half as smart as you are dude! i know solid works to a small degree but im mostly in tech thanks for a the video

[@ThanadejSubsit]

Very informative. I’ll be able to start a car manufacturing from your vdo now. All i need is how to market them. Waiting for your vdo on that