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Mechanical Design Engineer, Camera & Robotics

Job in Palo Alto, Santa Clara County, California, 94306, USA
Listing for: Tesla
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-24
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Mechanical Engineer, Product Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 106400 - 206520 USD Yearly USD 106400.00 206520.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Mechanical Design Engineer, Camera & Robotics

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What To Expect

We are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join the Tesla Camera and Robotics Team. This team is responsible for the entire lifecycle of cameras within our vehicles which includes sensor evaluation, lens development, camera module development, monitoring of manufacturing quality, camera calibration, image quality assessment, and camera image quality tuning. As a member of the team, you will drive mechanical design and integration of camera modules across our vehicle platforms or our special projects and robotics divisions.

What

You'll Do
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams to define product requirements and develop specific implementations. Develop designs in CAD for both detailed parts and master model assemblies
  • Perform tolerance analysis, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), and other simulations and analyses before releasing designs for production
  • Create 2D drawings appropriate for high-volume production and inspection methods
  • Conduct Design for Manufacturing (DFM) reviews with suppliers and support tooling bring up
  • Run validation tests and perform data analysis
  • Simulate cameras in ANSYS SPEOS
  • Provide production support to help identify and resolve issues
What You'll Bring
  • Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
  • Knowledge in robotics and multi-DOF mechanisms is a plus
  • Knowledge of design of plastic injection molded, sheet metal stamping and cast parts
  • Proficient in CAD, CATIA preferred
  • Experience in drafting 2D drawings with GD&T
  • Experience with FEA, ANSYS preferred
  • Camera and lighting simulation experience in SPEOS or equivalent
Compensation and 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
Expected Compensation

$106,400 - $206,520/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits. Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

Seniority

level
  • Mid-Senior level
Employment type
  • Full-time
Job function
  • Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
  • Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing, and Utilities

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