Mechanical Design Engineer, Sensor Integration

What to ExpectWe 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 and platform integration. As a member of the team, you will drive mechanical design of camera modules and integration across our vehicle platforms.What You/'ll DoWork closely with X-FN teams to define product requirements and develop solutions for FSD functional performancePerform tolerance analysis, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Camera modeling in ANSYS SPEOS and other simulations and analyses before releasing designs for productionDevelop designs in CAD for both detailed parts and master model assembliesCreate 2D drawings appropriate for high-volume production and inspection methodsConduct Design for Manufacturing (DFM) reviews with suppliers and support tooling bring upRun validation tests and perform data analysisCoordinate offsite testing for system characterization & technology developmentProvide production support to help identify and resolve issuesWhat You/'ll BringDegree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experienceKnowledge in sensor integration for vehicles; trucking platform experience preferredKnowledge of design of plastic injection molded, sheet metal stamping and cast partsProficient in CAD, CATIA preferredExperience in drafting 2D drawings with GD&TExperience with FEA, ANSYS preferredCamera and lighting simulation experience in SPEOS or equivalentCompensation and BenefitsAlong 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 deductionFamily-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefitsDental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contributionCompany Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSAHealthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefitsCompany paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramSick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid HolidaysBack-up childcare and parenting support resourcesVoluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insuranceWeight Loss and Tobacco Cessation ProgramsTesla Babies programCommuter benefitsEmployee discounts and perks programExpected Compensation$106,400 - $256,200/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefitsPay 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-17