Sr. Vision Systems Engineer

Tesla is seeking a Sr. Vision Systems Engineer in the Automation Engineering organization to be part of a world-class team of engineers that are responsible for designing and building the automated manufacturing equipment at Tesla factories.

As a Sr. Vision Systems Engineer, you are responsible for developing and deploying vision systems on new equipment being developed at our automation development site. Vision Systems Engineers work with manufacturing engineers to understand the application requirements, specify the proper hardware and develop software to meet the specifications. All equipment will be planned, assembled, and tested at our Tesla facility located in Elgin, IL.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, develop, integrate, and deploy machine vision, robot guidance, and vision-based process control systems into manufacturing equipment
• Participate in initial equipment conceptual development and carefully balance product specifications with process requirements, complexity, lead-time, and cost
• Collaborate with other machine vision experts to define standard conventions and develop innovative solutions to machine vision challenges
• Provide training and mentorship for machine vision work being done by other members of the team

Requirements

• At least 5+ years of relevant professional experience with vision systems and automation
• Proficiency developing vision algorithms with common vision platforms (i.e., Halcon, Keyence, Fanuc iR Vision, OpenCV)
• Experience specifying the vision system hardware including cameras, lights, lenses, frame grabbers, displacement sensors, laser profilers
• Experience developing vision applications using common languages (e.g., VB, C++, C#, Python)
• Experience commissioning vision systems for 2D/3D quality inspection, robot guidance, and process control
• Familiarity with industrial protocols (i.e., Profinet & EthernetIP)
• Familiarity creating design of experiments (DOEs) and test plans for manufacturing or controls processes
• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science, or equivalent experience

Compensation and Benefits
Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

• 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

$79,200 - $248,400/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.