November 19, 2024

Mechanical Design Engineer, Vehicle Cameras

Mid • On-site

$104,000 - $252,000/yr

Palo Alto, CA

What to Expect

 We are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join the Tesla Vehicle Camera Team. This team is responsible for the entire lifecycle of camera hardware development within our vehicles which includes sensor evaluation, lens development, camera module development, monitoring of manufacturing quality, camera calibration, image quality assessment, camera quality tuning & platform integration. As a member of the team, you will drive mechanical design of camera modules & integration across our vehicle platforms.

What You’ll Do
  • Work closely with X-FN teams to define product requirements and develop solutions for FSD functional performance 
  • Perform tolerance analysis, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Camera modeling in ANSYS SPEOS and other simulations and analyses before releasing designs for production 
  • Develop designs in CAD for both detailed parts and master model assemblies 
  • 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 
  • Coordinate offsite testing for system characterization & technology development 
  • Provide production support to help identify and resolve issues
What You’ll Bring
  • Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience  
  • Knowledge in sensor integration for vehicles; trucking platform experience preferred 
  • 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 
Compensation and Benefits
Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

  • Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
  • Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • LGBTQ+ care concierge services
  • 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
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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

    $104,000 - $252,000/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.