Staff Opto Mechanical Design Engineer

Tesla • Palo Alto, CA

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About The Position

We are looking for a Opto-Mechanical Engineer to join the Camera Hardware Engineering team. The candidate will be responsible for the design, analysis and integration of precision mechanical systems for application in imaging lens design. The candidate will ensure that their designs provide structural stability, optical alignment and durability to thermal and other environmental loads. The camera hardware engineering team manages the full development lifecycle of camera systems for Tesla’s vehicle and robotics platforms. Create detailed mechanical designs for mounts, barrels, spacers and adhesives that secure and align imaging lenses, using CAD software (CATIA preferred) to meet system optical and mechanical specifications
Prepare detailed 2D drawings using GD&T, specification documents and assembly instructions for all opto-mechanical sub-assemblies
Perform structural, thermal and vibration analyses using FEA tools to validate the performance of mounts and barrels under operational stresses
Develop tolerance budgets and perform sensitivity analyses for optical systems
Athermalize lenses to ensure operation under a wide range of temperatures
Conduct detailed tolerance stack-up and Monte-Carlo analyses for lens mounts and spacers to ensure manufacturability
Drive detailed DFM reviews with vendors to meet all requirements
Oversee prototype fabrication, assembly, alignment and testing of opto-mechanical systems
Failure analysis for issues during development, validation and production phases

Requirements

• Strong background in Opto-mechanical design
• Deep understanding of structural/thermal/optical (STOP) analysis
• In-depth knowledge of material properties such as plastics, metal, adhesive, glass etc.
• Working knowledge of lens design and stray light analysis for high-volume manufacturing
• Strong technical leadership skills, ability to drive vendors and a go-getter attitude where anything that does not violate physics is possible
• Strong communication and presentation skills (written and verbal)

Nice To Haves

• Experience in optical design such as Zemax, Code V etc.
• Experience with data analysis tools like JMP, MATLAB/Python and Six Sigma is a plus

Responsibilities

• Create detailed mechanical designs for mounts, barrels, spacers and adhesives that secure and align imaging lenses, using CAD software (CATIA preferred) to meet system optical and mechanical specifications
• Prepare detailed 2D drawings using GD&T, specification documents and assembly instructions for all opto-mechanical sub-assemblies
• Perform structural, thermal and vibration analyses using FEA tools to validate the performance of mounts and barrels under operational stresses
• Develop tolerance budgets and perform sensitivity analyses for optical systems
• Athermalize lenses to ensure operation under a wide range of temperatures
• Conduct detailed tolerance stack-up and Monte-Carlo analyses for lens mounts and spacers to ensure manufacturability
• Drive detailed DFM reviews with vendors to meet all requirements
• Oversee prototype fabrication, assembly, alignment and testing of opto-mechanical systems
• Failure analysis for issues during development, validation and production phases

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees