Tesla · 4 months ago
Sr. Vision Systems Engineer, Cell Engineering
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expTesla is seeking an experienced Vision Systems Engineer to apply their expertise in Machine Vision Inspection Systems to cutting-edge manufacturing equipment and high-speed manufacturing processes. This role involves designing and building automated manufacturing equipment and collaborating with various teams to ensure the successful production of battery cells, a critical component in Tesla's vehicles and storage systems.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and deploy machine vision systems for manufacturing lines, including robot guidance and vision-based process control systems
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop requirements and provide solutions for inline vision inspection systems
Commission the vision systems and drive the ramp of new products by characterizing baseline vision performance and capability
Ensure manufacturing lines meet uptime, availability, and reliability metrics, and resolve production issues with a sense of urgency
Develop best practices to improve vision system reliability, including process discipline, recipe version control, and system backup
Develop vision software and algorithms using programming languages such as C++, C#, Python, or HALCON
Organize cross-functional design reviews; collaborate with downstream and upstream process teams, quality teams on data analysis
Qualification
Required
Degree in Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience
5+ years of experience with machine vision systems
Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals and ability to apply them towards manufacturing process development
Knowledge in selection of cameras, lenses, optics, lighting, and other hardware for image capture and processing
Strong analytical, mathematical, and statistical background and ability to understand and explain theory behind vision algorithms
Experience with image processing and machine learning in manufacturing applications
Ability to travel
Preferred
Experience in high-volume manufacturing is highly desired
Benefits
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
Company
Tesla
Tesla is an electric vehicle and clean energy company that provides electric cars, solar, and renewable energy solutions.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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$20.12BKey Investors
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2024-10-05Post Ipo Debt· $783M
2023-09-13Grant· $159.6M
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Leadership Team
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Chief Financial Officer
Tom Zhu
SVP of Automotive
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