Mechanical Design Engineer, Camera & Robotics

Job Description

Join the Tesla Camera and Robotics Team as a Mechanical Design Engineer responsible for the entire lifecycle of cameras within Tesla vehicles, including sensor evaluation, lens development, camera module development, monitoring of manufacturing quality, camera calibration, image quality assessment, and camera image quality tuning.

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
• 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

Responsibilities

• Work closely with cross-functional teams to define product requirements and develop specific implementations
• Develop designs in CAD for detailed parts and master model assemblies
• Perform tolerance analysis, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), and other simulations 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

Benefits

• Employees at Tesla are often offered day-one coverage with multiple medical options (some at $0 paycheck cost), dental/vision, company HSA contributions, a 401(k) match, and equity programs. Most roles also include paid time off and holidays, family-building support, employee assistance, commuter and childcare benefits, and access to discounts and wellness programs.