Sr. Manufacturing Controls Development Engineer, Battery Vision, Semi

Tesla is looking to hire a Sr. Manufacturing Controls Development Engineer to work with advanced vision and measurement processes for our cutting-edge battery products. This position will help drive technological advancement in this area as part of a small, specialized team. Battery development is at the heart of our company, and this is an exciting opportunity to work directly on the central challenges with electric vehicles - battery cost and performance. Tesla is a demanding and fast-paced environment where you will work with a highly motivated team on extremely challenging projects.Responsibilities Evaluate needs and opportunities for value-add vision and measurement processes for new high voltage battery programsGuide cross-functional selection of optimal measurement or detection strategy and provide vision interface Design for Manufacturability (DFM) input to product designersRigorous process and equipment development to achieve target efficacy, repeatability, and performanceContinue application development and validation from early prototype builds through high volume productionPerform proof-of-concept to green light novel methods, technologies, and suppliersEvolve the machine vision knowledge base through standards and benchmarking Requirements 3+ years of engineering or equivalent relevant experience Demonstrated experience in the development and implementation of high-volume 2D and 3D machine vision (Keyence, Cognex, Halcon, other) - application design, programming, validation, and troubleshooting Experience with one or more additional measurement and inspection technologies (optical sensors, diodes, profilometry, laser measurement, optical scanning, optical metrology, LVDT, CMM, thermal imaging, ultrasonic measurement, X-ray, other)Programming experience with one or more common languages (Python, OpenCV, C++, other)Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or equivalent experience Compensation and Benefits BenefitsAlong 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) LGBTQ+ care concierge services 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$88,000 - $276,000/annual salary, depending on level + cash and stock awards + benefitsPay 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.