Tesla · 3 months ago
Staff Opto Mechanical Design Engineer
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$171K/yr - $256K/yrTesla is seeking an Opto-Mechanical Engineer to join their Camera Hardware Engineering team, responsible for the design, analysis, and integration of precision mechanical systems for imaging lens design. The role involves creating detailed mechanical designs, performing analyses, and overseeing prototype fabrication and testing of opto-mechanical systems.
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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
Qualification
Required
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)
Experience in optical design such as Zemax, Code V etc
Preferred
Experience with data analysis tools like JMP, MATLAB/Python and Six Sigma is a plus
CAD software (CATIA preferred)
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.
Founded in 2003
10001+ employees
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