Audio Hardware Engineer, Infotainment Job at Tesla Motors in Palo Alto

Tesla is seeking an Audio Engineer within the Infotainment Team who has had 5+ years of design, test and release responsibility of Acoustics, Microphones and Signal Processing products. This Engineer should have a strong understanding of the application & design of microphones, and the ability to define, specify and set the requirements for these automotive acoustic sensing products. This engineer will also be a technical and process mentor for other engineers in the team and the company. This Engineer must thrive in a start-up company environment with great opportunities for growth and spectacular achievement.

Responsibilities

• Product development of microphones and audio sensing products from inception to end of life
• Knowledge of our audio systems, relative vehicle environment and integration
• Work with cross functional teams to create the best possible product
• Interpret, develop and manage product drawings and specifications
• Work with suppliers on design, development, and validation of audio products
• Testing of audio systems and components
• Plan, execute, interpret, and document product validation
• Component and system level troubleshooting

Requirements

• Degree in Engineering with minimum 5 years of experience with developing audio products from scratch or equivalent experience
• Have solid technical depth in audio products (acoustics and electronics)
• Be skilled working with cross functional team-members from multiple disciplines to reach fact-based decision
• Have Technical and Product Management skills to communicate and drive suppliers
• Strong problem solving skills and desire to work in fast paced environment
• Hands-on experience designing and debugging products
• Previous CAD exposure
• Have experience with environmental constraints (temp, humidity, and vibration), regulatory compliance and product debug (EMC/EMI, ESD, transients, etc.)
• Have solid technical depth and breadth in analog and digital circuit analysis

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)
• 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

$108,000 - $246,000/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.