Engineering Technician, Vision Automation, Semi

What to Expect

Tesla's Vision Automation team seeks a to support computer vision and inspection deployments. The devices (RTSP or GigE cameras) are deployed along Tesla's production lines manufacturing environments for a variety of tasks, but this role focuses on vehicle quality inspections. The ideal candidate has demonstrated an interest in computer vision systems and has proven their ability to solve difficult problems. They should also want to be on the front line of the most advanced manufacturing facilities in the world.

Daily roles and responsibilities include hands‑on, line‑side installation, training, validation, and deployment and maintenance of the camera systems. While system design and code will generally come from Software and Machine Learning engineers, getting the systems to work, i.e., testing them and working with engineers to fix them, is the role of the technician. This includes, for example, image collection and validation of machine learning and pattern recognition models.

Technicians are expected to work with cross‑functional teams of stakeholders and have basic project management skills. 24‑hour on‑call is not part of the role, but serious and rare failure events may lead to after‑hours work. Tesla provides training on all software required to perform the role – no prior experience with machine learning or software engineering needed, although a willingness to learn is crucial.

• Understand basic car quality issues and help determine if inspecting them automatically with computer vision is possible
• Collaborate with relevant teams to determine optimal locations to install hardware
• Install line‑side equipment, bolting brackets, and basic hand tool usage including cameras and computer hardware
• Wiring, networking and operating computer programs within an industrial/manufacturing environment
• Use software to load images into a program, sort and label them and then monitor how the program labels the same images
• Support engineers as they iterate on these systems by providing direct feedback on how the systems are functioning on the line, including communicating time periods of failure of the system
• Monitor alerts and determine with available data if something is failing, and how to quickly fix it

• 1 year of experience working in an industrial or technical organization preferred
• Solid computer skills including specific experience with file systems and basic understanding of computer networks
• Basic understanding of electrical safety
• Solid written communication skills and willingness to document
• Ability to multi‑task, prioritize and work in an extremely fast‑paced environment
• Must have command of English language, both written and verbal

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 Pay‑ed 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