What To Expect
We are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join the Tesla Camera and Robotics Team. This team is responsible for the entire lifecycle of cameras within our vehicles which includes sensor evaluation, lens development, camera module development, monitoring of manufacturing quality, camera calibration, image quality assessment, and camera image quality tuning. As a member of the team, you will drive mechanical design and integration of camera modules across our vehicle platforms or our special projects and robotics divisions.

What You'll Do

Work closely with cross-functional teams to define product requirements and develop specific implementations. Develop designs in CAD for both detailed parts and master model assemblies

Perform tolerance analysis, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), and other simulations and analyses before releasing designs for production

Create 2D drawings appropriate for high-volume production and inspection methods

Conduct Design for Manufacturing (DFM) reviews with suppliers and support tooling bring up

Run validation tests and perform data analysis

Simulate cameras in ANSYS SPEOS

Provide production support to help identify and resolve issues

What You'll Bring

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience

Knowledge in robotics and multi-DOF mechanisms is a plus

Knowledge of design of plastic injection molded, sheet metal stamping and cast parts

Proficient in CAD, CATIA preferred

Experience in drafting 2D drawings with GD&T

Experience with FEA, ANSYS preferred

Camera and lighting simulation experience in SPEOS or equivalent

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

$109,600 - $195,600/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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