Job Description

Locations

• PALO ALTO, California, United States

Salary

Skills Required

• Proficiency with optical simulation tools such as Zemax or Code Vintermediate
• Proficiency in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)intermediate
• Proficiency in 3D CAD softwareintermediate
• experience in lens and camera design and manufacturingintermediate
• experience with auto-focus lens designs such as VCM, Actuator design and processes, single lens and coating processesintermediate
• experience in supply chain managementintermediate
• Hands-on experience in assembly processes for lenses and coating, camera module, Active Alignment (AA), UV curing, dispensing, camera module assembly, and Optical End-of-Line (EOL) testingintermediate
• Knowledge about image sensor, image quality metrics and testingintermediate
• experience in Design for Manufacturing (DFM)intermediate
• experience in Design for Assembly (DFA)intermediate
• background in Six Sigma methodologiesintermediate
• knowledge of statistical analysis tools (e.g., JMP or Minitab), predictive modeling, and applicationsintermediate
• Opto-mechanical expertise, including statistical tolerance analysis, design quality assessment, and improvement techniquesintermediate

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Optics, Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent experience demonstrating exceptional ability) (experience)
• Minimum 5 years of experience in lens and camera design and manufacturing (including auto-focus lens designs such as VCM,Actuator design and processes, single lens and coating processes), supply chain management (experience, 5 years)
• Proficiency with optical simulation tools such as Zemax (preferred) or Code V, conduct comprehensive optical and image quality characterization of the lens and camera module, including hands-on analysis to assess and improve design quality, improve image performance (e.g. MTF, distortion, straylight/fare/ghost), and components like Lens coating, Single lens, Lens and full camera modules (experience)
• Hands-on experience in assembly processes for lenses and coating, camera module, Active Alignment (AA), UV curing, dispensing, camera module assembly, and Optical End-of-Line (EOL) testing (experience)
• In-depth Knowledge about image sensor, image quality metrics and testing (experience)
• Practical experience in Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) (experience)
• Strong background in Six Sigma methodologies; DFSS experience is highly desired (experience)
• Solid knowledge of statistical analysis tools (e.g., JMP or Minitab), predictive modeling, and applications (experience)
• Opto-mechanical expertise, including statistical tolerance analysis, design quality assessment, and improvement techniques (experience)
• Proficiency in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and 3D CAD software (preferred but not required) (experience)

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency with optical simulation tools such as Zemax (preferred) or Code V (experience)
• Strong background in Six Sigma methodologies; DFSS experience is highly desired (experience)
• Proficiency in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and 3D CAD software (preferred but not required) (experience)

Responsibilities

• Conduct Design for Manufacturing (DFM) to optimize camera module and lens designs for robust performance and manufacturability
• Conduct design risk assessments using optical simulation tools, statistical methods, and Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) to enhance product reliability and image quality
• Optimize design solutions in the early phases to achieve superior performance, scalability, and cost efficiency
• Partner with Tesla's Design, Image Quality, Testing, Reliability (REL), 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
• Guide suppliers in establishing robust processes and procedures for efficient, high-yield production of conforming products
• Validate supplier corrective actions for design or process changes, ensuring they are sustainable and applied across relevant manufacturing lines and suppliers
• Recommend new or alternative materials to improve design, manufacturability, or cost-effectiveness

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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