Audio Hardware Engineer, Speakers

Tesla•Palo Alto, CA

7d•$108,000 - $294,000

About The Position

Tesla is seeking an Audio/Acoustic Engineer within the Infotainment Team who has had 5+ years of design, test and release responsibility of Acoustic, Loudspeaker and Signal Processing products. This Engineer should have a strong understanding of the application & design of loudspeakers and loudspeaker systems, and the ability to define, specify and set the requirements for these automotive acoustic products. This engineer will also be a technical and process mentor for other engineers in the team and the company. This Engineer must thrive in a start-up company environment with great opportunities for growth and spectacular achievement.

Requirements

Degree in Engineering with minimum 5 years of experience with developing audio products from scratch or equivalent experience
Experience in audio products (acoustics and electronics)
Experience working with cross functional team-members from multiple disciplines to reach fact-based decision
Technical and Product Management skills to communicate and drive suppliers
Strong problem-solving skills and desire to work in fast paced environment
Hands-on experience designing and debugging products
Previous CAD exposure
Experience with environmental constraints (temp, humidity, and vibration), regulatory compliance and product debug (EMC/EMI, ESD, transients, etc.)
Experience in analog and digital circuit analysis

Responsibilities

Product development of loudspeaker transducer products from inception to end of life
Knowledge of our audio systems, relative vehicle environment and integration
Work with cross functional teams to create the best possible integration of the product
Interpret, develop and manage product drawings and specifications
Work with suppliers on design, development, and validation of audio products
Testing of audio systems and components
Plan, execute, interpret, and document product validation
Component and system level troubleshooting

Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
Medical plans > 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 Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible 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 (90 day waiting period)
Employee Assistance Program
Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly 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 $108,000 - $294,000/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.