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

PALO ALTO, California

Full time