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Mechanical Design Engineer, Sensor Integration

Company:
Tesla
Location:
Palo Alto, CA, 94306
Posted:
August 04, 2025
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Description:

What to Expect

We are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join the TeslaVehicle 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 Do

Work closely withX-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)

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 $106,400 - $256,200/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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