Job Description

Locations

• PALO ALTO, California, United States

Salary

Skills Required

• proficiency in GD&Tintermediate
• 3D CAD softwareintermediate
• statistical tolerance analysisintermediate
• design quality assessmentintermediate
• improvement techniquesintermediate
• fluid dynamic analysis tools (e.g., ANSYS Fluent)intermediate
• statistical analysis tools (e.g., JMP/Minitab)intermediate
• Six Sigmaintermediate
• Design for Manufacturing (DFM)intermediate
• Design for Assembly (DFA)intermediate
• fluid dynamicsintermediate
• mechanical designintermediate
• fluid delivery mechanisms (e.g. nozzles)intermediate
• pressure systemsintermediate
• integration with cleaning systemsintermediate
• material compatibility assessmentintermediate
• plastic materialsintermediate
• cleaning agentsintermediate
• injection moldingintermediate
• supplier auditsintermediate
• material scienceintermediate
• chemistryintermediate
• lens propertiesintermediate
• coatingsintermediate
• image quality metricsintermediate
• mechanical/fluid dynamic simulationsintermediate
• statistical methodsintermediate
• DFSSintermediate
• root-cause analysisintermediate

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Optical Engineering (or equivalent experience with exceptional ability) (experience)
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in manufacturing, supply chain, or mechanical engineering, with a focus on camera cleaning systems (fluid, mechanical, combined or advanced technologies like ultrasonic cleaning) (experience, 5 years)
• Practical experience with Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), and fluid dynamic analysis tools (e.g., ANSYS Fluent) (experience)
• Expertise in fluid dynamics and mechanical design, including fluid delivery mechanisms (e.g. nozzles), pressure systems, and integration with cleaning systems (experience)
• Mechanical background with Proficient in GD&T, 3D CAD software, statistical tolerance analysis, design quality assessment, and improvement techniques (experience)
• Experience in material compatibility assessment (cleaning agents, surfaces, plastics) (experience)
• Experience in plastic materials, cleaning agents, injection molding, fluid dynamics, and supplier audits. Camera cleaning supplier development and management experience (experience)
• Knowledge of material science and chemistry to ensure cleaning agents preserve optical coatings, hydrophobic, and anti-reflective properties of lenses and glass (experience)
• Understanding of lens properties, coatings, and image quality metrics to maintain camera clarity and performance post-cleaning (experience)
• Solid experience with statistical analysis tools (e.g., JMP/Minitab) and practical application of Six Sigma (DFSS experience desired) (experience)

Responsibilities

• Conduct and implement Design for Manufacturing (DFM) for camera cleaning products, optimize design solutions to achieve robust performance
• Perform design risk assessments using mechanical/fluid dynamic simulations, statistical methods, and DFSS to improve performance, efficiency, and reliability
• Develop optical-safe cleaning methods, including fluid (wet) and mechanical (dry) cleaning, or combined approaches, and explore innovative cleaning technologies for automated, integrated exterior camera cleaning systems
• Analyze material compatibility and fluid dynamics to select appropriate cleaning agents, surfaces, and system components
• Develop/validate cleaning protocols and troubleshoot process inefficiencies via root-cause analysis
• Optimize design solutions in early phases for superior performance, scalability, and cost efficiency
• Collaborate with Tesla's Design, Image Quality, Testing, Reliability, and Supplier teams to define performance specifications and key supplier metrics
• Manage supplier performance in quality, on-time delivery, and production capacity, driving continuous improvements in operations, scalability, cost, and quality
• Lead supplier audits for camera modules and lenses to verify compliance with performance, delivery, and reliability standards
• Oversee supplier manufacturing process development, launch readiness for new products, and design changes, ensuring seamless integration

Benefits

• general: Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction
• general: Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• general: Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
• general: Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
• general: Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• general: 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
• general: Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• general: Employee Assistance Program
• general: Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays
• general: Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
• general: Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
• general: Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
• general: Tesla Babies program
• general: Commuter benefits
• general: Employee discounts and perks program

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